How To Make Panna Cotta

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October 5, 2009

Make this by topping it with fresh fruits or mixing in a shot of espresso.

Take advantage of the panna cotta’s versatility. Make this recipe the base for a more delicious dessert by topping it with fresh fruits, or mixing in a shot of espresso.

Serves 4 to 5 Prep Time 5 minutes Cooking Time 7 to 10 minutes

1 1/2 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup milk
2 1/4 cups cream
1 piece vanilla pod, slit
3/4 cup sugar
pinch of salt

Photography by David Hanson │ Recipe and Demonstration by Gino Gonzalez of the Center for Asian Culinary Studies (CACS) │ Styling by Angelo Comsti

Take advantage of the panna cotta's versatility. Make this recipe the base for a more delicious dessert by topping it with fresh fruits, or mixing in a shot of expresso.

Soften gelatin in milk for a few minutes.

Using a paring knife, scrape off the vanilla beans from the split vanilla pod.

Place the cream, vanilla bean, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer then add gelatin mixture. Turn off heat. Allow to cool a little.