Raspberry Panna Cotta is a light and creamy dessert!  And with summer on its way, as well as Father’s Day, this would be a perfect dessert. My sister went on a European cruise and they served it. It is so delicious; I hope that you can stop with just one. 

One nice thing that you can do, is make it ahead.  I like to make it on Saturday and then by Sunday, it is ready to enjoy.

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Raspberry Panna Cotta?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this panna cotta (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Panna Cotta:

• Fresh raspberries
• Unflavored gelatin powder
• Heavy cream
• Sugar
• Fresh lemon juice

 

Garnishment Options:

• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Edible flowers
• Mint leaves
• Leaves of your choice

 

 

 

How Do I Make Raspberry Panna Cotta?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this panna cotta (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Containers:

• Choose 6-8 glasses or dishes.
• I like paper cups as they are easy to cut the side and remove the panna cotta.
• Plastic cups leave indents and show you the number on the cup you use, so you need to cover the top with sauce.
• Wine glasses work well too.
• You could also use small dessert bowls. No need to add anything, just wash them and get them ready to use.

 

Panna Cotta:

• Put raspberries into a food processor and process until pureed.
• Strain the raspberry puree through a fine mesh strainer into a small sauce pan and then discard the seeds.
• Take out 1/3 cup of the puree, cover and place in the refrigerator for garnishing for later.
• Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over the remaining raspberry puree and set it aside for 5 minutes, so that the gelatin can soften.
• On low heat, mix the mixture and stir until the gelatin dissolves.
• Then add the heavy cream.
• Add sugar and fresh lemon juice.
• Continue to heat the mixture over low heat and whisk the mixture until the sugar is dissolved. It takes about 5 minutes.
• Strain the mixture again through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher that will help make it easy to pour the panna cotta into the cups.
• Pour the mixture evenly into the desired glasses or dishes.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Garnish as desired, then serve immediately.

 

 

 

What is Panna Cotta?

 

• Panna Cotta literally means Cooked Cream.
• It is a creamy Italian custard like dessert, that is served cold.
• It is set up with gelatin, and can be served in glasses with stems on them. Or it can be placed on a swirl of sauce on a plate, after the panna cotta has set up by placing it in a smaller dish or paper cup.
• One thing that the Italians will tell you is to use straight cream, not milk. The dessert was designed to have cream in it. I am pretty sure that is why it is so delicious.

 

 

 

What is the Difference Between Panna Cotta and Creme Brulee?

 

• Crème brûlée and panna cotta have similar features and ingredients, but they are made differently.
• Namely, crème brûlée is made of eggs, making it a true custard, while panna cotta is made of gelatin and sweet cream.
• They each use different thickening agents.

 

 

 

More Decadent Desserts:

 

Eloquent Turtle Cheesecake

Strawberry Brownie Torte

Creamy Baked Cheesecake

Chocolate Raspberry Trifle

Double Chocolate and Vanilla Cheesecake