I have been drooling over this Strawberry Panna Cotta recipe for a week now and I can’t wait to make it! When I got this email, I knew I had to share it with you because a) strawberries are my favorite and b) who doesn’t love a good custard?
Strawberry Panna Cotta Recipe:
Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus time to set)
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
One of Italy’s classic desserts, panna cotta is both easy to prepare and impressive to serve. This delicate custard has a lush, creamy texture that will make your friends and family sigh with pleasure. The addition of sweet and tangy balsamic vinegar to the berries provides a surprise burst of flavor.
Strawberry Panna Cotta Ingredients:
Panna cotta:
- Vegetable oil
- 2 T. plus 1 tsp. water
- 2 teaspoons (1 pkt.) unflavored gelatin (use 1 1/2 tsp if you prefer a softer texture)
- 1 c. plain whole-milk yogurt or buttermilk
- 2 c. whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. sugar
Strawberries:
- 2 pints strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced
- 3 T. balsamic vinegar
- 1 T. sugar
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
How To Make Strawberry Panna Cotta:
For panna cotta:
- Lightly oil custard cups
- Pour water into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Mix yogurt, 1-cup cream and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 cup cream and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and cream comes to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Add gelatin mixture to pan, stirring to dissolve gelatin. Mix hot cream-gelatin mixture into yogurt mixture in bowl.
- Divide mixture among six 3/4-cup ramekins. Refrigerate desserts uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
For strawberries:
- Toss strawberries, vinegar, sugar (and pepper if using) in large bowl to combine.
- Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
To serve: Run a small knife around the edge of each custard to loosen. Invert onto your serving plates then top with the strawberry sauce.
Strawberry Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil
- 2 T. plus 1 tsp. water
- 2 teaspoons (1 pkt.) unflavored gelatin (use 1 1/2 tsp if you prefer a softer texture)
- 1 c. plain whole-milk yogurt or buttermilk
- 2 c. whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. sugar
Instructions
For panna cotta:
- Lightly oil custard cups
- Pour water into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
- Mix yogurt, 1-cup cream and vanilla in a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 1 cup cream and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved and cream comes to a simmer. Remove from heat.
- Add gelatin mixture to pan, stirring to dissolve gelatin. Mix hot cream-gelatin mixture into yogurt mixture in bowl.
- Divide mixture among six 3/4-cup ramekins. Refrigerate desserts uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate overnight or at least 4 hours.
For strawberries:
- Toss strawberries, vinegar, sugar (and pepper if using) in large bowl to combine.
- Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 63Total Fat: 4gCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2g
~ Thanks Sam’s Club for this awesome spring time recipe! You can sample products from Sams during their Spring Taste of Sams.