Vanilla-Chocolate Swirl Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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A silky panna cotta featuring delicate vanilla cream blended with bittersweet chocolate swirls, topped with juicy fresh berries. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 French cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1, split and scraped vanilla bean
2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) powdered gelatin
3 tbsp cold water
2 oz, finely chopped dark chocolate
1 cup (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) fresh mixed berries
for garnish mint leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 1/4 tsp powdered gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and the seeds plus pod from 1 vanilla bean. Heat gently over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Remove vanilla pod and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
Step 4: Pour half of the panna cotta mixture into 4 serving glasses.
Step 5: Melt 2 oz finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth, then swirl the melted chocolate into the panna cotta remaining in the saucepan.
Step 6: Gently pour the chocolate panna cotta over the vanilla layer in the glasses to create a marbled effect.
Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
Step 8: Before serving, top each with 1/4 cup fresh mixed berries and garnish with mint leaves.