Classic Panna Cotta Recipes

CLASSIC PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• SOAK the gelatin leaves in a little cold water until soft. REMOVE the seeds from the vanilla pod and place in a saucepan along with the pod ADD the cream and sugar to the pan and on a low heat bring to simmer. TAKE the pan from the heat SQUEEZE the water out of the gelatin leaves and stir into the cream mixture until they have dissolved REMOVE the vanilla pod and discard COAT the insides of the ramekins/little bowls you are using with water or marlsala and divide the mixture into the 4 bowls and leave to cool. PLACE into the fridge to set for at least an hour. BLITZ together the raspberries, icing sugar and marsala wine. Set aside. SERVE by dipping each ramekin into a bowl of hot water to help loosen and turn each panna cotta out onto a serving dish TOP with the raspberry sauce

PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Pour milk into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin powder. Set aside.
• In a saucepan, stir together the heavy cream and sugar, and set over medium heat. Bring to a full boil, watching carefully, as the cream will quickly rise to the top of the pan. Pour the gelatin and milk into the cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and pour into six individual ramekin dishes.
• Cool the ramekins uncovered at room temperature. When cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before serving.

PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In a very small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand about 1 minute to soften. Heat gelatin mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and remove pan from heat.
• In a large saucepan bring cream, half and half, and sugar just to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring. Remove pan from heat and stir in gelatin mixture and vanilla. Divide cream mixture among eight 1/2-cup ramekins and cool to room temperature. Chill ramekins, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Dip ramekins, 1 at a time, into a bowl of hot water 3 seconds. Run a thin knife around edge of each ramekin and invert ramekin onto center of a small plate.

CLASSIC PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• Pour milk into medium saucepan; sprinkle surface evenly with gelatin and let stand 10 minutes to hydrate gelatin. Meanwhile, turn contents of two ice cube trays (about 32 cubes) into large bowl; add 4 cups cold water. Measure cream into large measuring cup or pitcher. With paring knife, scrape vanilla seeds into cream; place pod in cream along with seeds and set mixture aside. Set eight wine glasses or 4-ounce ramekins on baking sheet.
• Heat milk and gelatin mixture over high heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin is dissolved and mixture registers 135 degrees on instant-read thermometer, about 1½ minutes. Off heat, add sugar and salt; stir until dissolved, about 1 minute.
• Stirring constantly, slowly pour cream with vanilla into saucepan containing milk, then transfer mixture to medium bowl and set bowl over ice water bath. Stir frequently until thickened to the consistency of eggnog and mixture registers 50 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes. Strain mixture into large measuring cup or pitcher, then distribute evenly among wine glasses or ramekins. Cover baking sheet with plastic wrap, making sure that plastic does not mar surface of cream; refrigerate until just set (mixture should wobble when shaken gently), 4 hours.
• Serve panna cotta in wine glasses, or, unmold panna cotta from ramekins and serve immediately.
• To unmold: Pour 1 cup of boiling water into a small bowl, dip a ramekin into the water, count to three, and lift the ramekin out of the water.With a moistened finger or a thin knife, press lightly around the periphery of the cream to loosen the edges. Dip the ramekin back into the water for another three-count. Invert a plate on the ramekin. Flip the plate over and let the panna cotta drop on to the plate. Jiggle it just a bit if needed.

PANNA COTTA WITH FRESH BERRIES

Steps:

• Whisk together the cream, vanilla seeds, vanilla pod and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod.
• Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and let stand until the gelatin is moistened, about 5 minutes. Return the saucepan to medium heat and whisk the gelatin mixture into the cream mixture. Bring to a simmer and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
• Pour the cream mixture into 4 custard cups or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the panna cotta is set, about 4 hours (or up to overnight).
• About an hour before serving, combine the berries, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl, tossing to coat. Let stand until ready to serve.
• To serve, dip the bottoms of the custard cups in a bowl of very hot water. Run a knife around the edges and unmold the panna cotta onto serving plates. (You can also serve right in the custard cups.) Top with the macerated berries.

CLASSIC PANNA COTTA RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour the water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the water, and mix well. Set aside until the gelatin absorbs the water.
• If using gelatin sheets, break the gelatin sheets in half. Fill a small bowl (that can fit the gelatin sheets) with cold tap water and submerge the gelatin sheets in the water. Set aside for at least 10 minutes until the gelatin softens. Before using the gelatin sheets, remove them from the water bowl and squeeze excess water out.
• Place the half and half in a small saucepan, along with the honey, salt, and vanilla.
• Heat over medium heat and stir the mixture while it's heating. Make sure the salt and honey dissolve and mix into the base. Do NOT allow the mixture to come to a boil.
• When the half and half - milk base is steaming, remove it from the heat.
• Add the bloomed gelatin straight into the hot mixture and gently stir / whisk until the gelatin has completely dissolved.
• Add the heavy cream and stir it in.
• Divide the mixture into 6 dishes (with a ¾ cup capacity). Each serving will be about ½ cup capacity.
• Make sure to stir the panna cotta mixture each time you pour it into a serving dish so that the vanilla seeds are properly dispersed through the mixture.
• Allow the panna cotta to cool down slightly, then cover them with plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.
• Mix the ½ tsp of gelatin with ½ tbsp of water, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
• If you're using gelatin sheets, soak the gelatin sheets in a bowl of water for at least 10 minutes until softened. Make sure to squeeze out extra water before adding the sheets to the berry mix.
• Place the berries, honey, salt, and lemon juice in a small saucepan.
• Cook over medium heat until the berries break down. This can take about 10 - 15 minutes.
• Cook the mixture down until you have about 1 cup of berry coulis.
• You can use the berry coulis as is, if you prefer. But to make a fluid gel, you will need to add gelatin.
• Stir in the bloomed gelatin until it completely dissolves in the berry coulis.
• Place the coulis jello in the fridge until it sets.
• Once set, break the jello layer and place it in a container that can be used with a stick blender (i.e. a narrow and tall container that fits a stick blender).
• Blend the berry jello until you have a smooth paste. You will end up with a fluid gel (i.e. a berry sauce that still has some viscosity).
• Once the panna cotta has set, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days.
• Serve the panna cotta with a dollop of the berry fluid gel and fresh berries on top.
• If you're unmolding the panna cotta, place the mold in warm water for a few seconds until the panna cotta is slightly loosened and can be released from the mold.
• Turn it out onto a serving plate and tap or gently squeeze the mold (if using silicone) to release the panna cotta. Spoon the raspberry coulis on top, and serve immediately.