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How to Make Basic Italian Panna Cotta: Creamy, Delicious, and Family-Approved
- Preparation:5 minutes
- Cooking:20 minutes
- Difficulty:Easy
The smooth, creamy texture of panna cotta is sure to captivate you from the first bite. However, do you know how to make a basic, delicious Italian-style panna cotta? Today, Dien May XANH will show you how to make this perfectly flavored dessert. Let’s get started!
Ingredients for Basic Panna Cotta Makes 4 servings
Heavy cream 480 ml Gelatin 1 sheet Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean 1 pod Dark rum 1 tablespoon(Dark rum) Sugar 2.5 tablespoonsWhat is Heavy Cream? Differentiating Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream
What is Heavy Cream?
Heavy cream is a dairy product, also known as heavy whipping cream. It’s often used in baking and cocktails. Heavy cream has a firm texture, holds its shape well when whipped, and has high definition.
How to differentiate heavy cream and whipping cream
- Fat content: Heavy cream has a fat content of 36-40%, while whipping cream has a fat content of 30-36% and contains no sugar.
- Texture: Heavy cream has a firmer, more stable whipped texture than whipping cream.
- Heavy cream is often used for whipped toppings, baking, etc., while whipping cream is used more for beverages or as an ingredient in some desserts.
What is Gelatin? Where to Buy It?
- Gelatin is a food ingredient extracted from collagen found in the bones and skin of animals (e.g., pig skin). Gelatin is an odorless (those with sensitive noses might detect a slightly unpleasant smell), tasteless protein, but comes in both transparent and slightly yellowish varieties.
- There are two common forms of gelatin: sheet and powder; both have the same quality. Note: If using powdered gelatin, use 6g of gelatin powder + 250ml of liquid; if using sheet gelatin, use 3 sheets of gelatin + 250ml of liquid.
- You can buy gelatin at baking supply stores, supermarkets, or online retailers.
Where to Buy Dark Rum?
Dark rum can be found at liquor stores specializing in imported spirits. You can also find it at stores selling baking supplies, desserts, or cocktail ingredients. You can also check reputable online retailers.
How to Make Basic Panna Cotta
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1. Soak the Gelatin
Soak 1 sheet of gelatin in 80ml of cold water for 5-10 minutes until softened.
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2. Cook the Cream Mixture
First, score a line on the vanilla bean, then scrape the seeds out with a knife.
In a saucepan, combine 480ml heavy cream, 2.5 tablespoons of sugar, the seeds of 1 vanilla bean, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Stir the mixture over medium heat until it boils, then remove from heat. Next, squeeze out the excess water from the gelatin sheet and add it to the pan along with 1 tablespoon of dark rum, stir well until combined.
Finally, strain the mixture for a smooth consistency.
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3. Pour into Molds and Refrigerate
Pour the cooked cream mixture into molds and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set.
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4. Finishing
Finally, invert the molds, gently shake to release the panna cotta, and garnish before serving.
Tip: You can enjoy panna cotta plain or with various fruit jams according to your preference, such as , , ,…
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5. Finished Product
The basic panna cotta is smooth, jiggly, with a light sweetness, rich creaminess from fresh cream, and a unique aroma from pure vanilla and the slightly sour, fragrant taste of dark rum – incredibly appealing.
This dessert is delicious on its own, but if you want to add a bit more flavor, you can serve it with some tart fruit jam!
What is Panna Cotta?
- Panna Cotta (meaning “cooked cream” in Italian) is a dessert made from a mixture of cream, milk, sugar, and gelatin.
- The first panna cotta recipe originated in Northern Italy, where people traditionally set the cream mixture with fish bones (the collagen in the fish bones would solidify the cream) to create this pudding. However, with the development of the baking industry, gelatin is now used to make panna cotta, resulting in a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
If you want a smooth, creamy, and rich dessert that’s incredibly easy to make, check out the recipe Dien May XANH shared above. Give it a try, and good luck!
