Description
Silky raspberry panna cotta delivers creamy Italian dessert perfection with pure elegance. Rich layers of smooth cream and bright raspberry puree create delightful harmony for passionate dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 mL (11.8 fl oz) heavy cream
- 120 mL (4 fl oz) milk
- 105 g (3.7 oz) granulated sugar
- 5.5 g (0.19 oz) gelatin (about 2.5 sheets)
- 200 g (7.1 oz) fresh raspberries
- 1 lime zest
Instructions
- Gelatin Preparation: Soak gelatin sheets in ice water until completely softened and flexible.
- Cream Mixture Creation: Combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and lime zest in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heating to a gentle simmer while stirring continuously.
- Gelatin Integration: Remove cream mixture from heat, wring out gelatin sheets, and whisk into the hot liquid until completely dissolved without any lumps.
- Initial Cooling: Allow cream mixture to rest at room temperature for 10-12 minutes, maintaining a smooth consistency.
- Molding: Pour the creamy liquid evenly into chilled serving glasses, creating a smooth base layer.
- First Chilling Phase: Refrigerate glasses for 3 hours until the cream sets with a delicate, trembling texture.
- Raspberry Coulis Preparation: Soften additional gelatin sheets in cold water, then puree fresh raspberries with superfine sugar in a blender until silky smooth.
- Coulis Cooking: Transfer raspberry mixture to a saucepan, bringing to a rolling boil while stirring, then incorporate softened gelatin sheets.
- Coulis Cooling: Let raspberry sauce cool for 10-12 minutes at room temperature.
- Layer Assembly: Carefully pour the vibrant raspberry sauce over the set lime cream layer in each glass, creating an elegant two-toned dessert.
- Final Chilling: Refrigerate for an additional hour to solidify layers completely.
- Presentation: Garnish with fresh whole raspberries and delicate torn basil leaves just before serving, elevating the dessert’s visual appeal.
Notes
- Gelatin Softening Technique: Completely submerge gelatin sheets in cold water to ensure even, lump-free hydration, which is crucial for smooth texture.
- Temperature Control Matters: Avoid overheating dairy mixture to prevent protein breakdown and maintain delicate cream consistency.
- Layer Setting Strategy: Allow sufficient chilling time between layers to create clean, distinct color separation and prevent mixing.
- Garnish with Purpose: Fresh raspberries and basil leaves add visual appeal and complementary flavor dimensions to the dessert’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 314 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 46 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg