Italian Panna Cotta with Homemade Berry Compote

A Smooth, Elegant Dessert That’s Light Yet Luxurious

Panna Cotta, que significa “nata cozida”, é uma das sobremesas mais amadas da Itália. Feita com natas, baunilha e gelatina, tem uma textura suave como seda e um sabor leve que combina perfeitamente com molhos de frutas ácidas como morango ou framboesa.

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⏱️ Recipe Overview

• Servings: 4

• Prep Time: 10 min

• Cook Time: 5 min

• Chill Time: 4 hours

• Total Time: ~4h 15 min

• Difficulty: Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

For the panna cotta:

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 ½ tsp powdered gelatin

• 3 tbsp cold water

For the berry sauce:

• 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bloom the gelatin:
   In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let sit 5–10 min.

2. Heat cream:
   In a saucepan, heat cream, sugar, and vanilla until hot (but not boiling). Remove from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.

3. Pour and chill:
   Divide into ramekins or glasses. Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours, or until set.

4. Make the berry sauce:
   Cook berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pan until thickened (~5 min). Cool before serving.

5. Serve:
   Unmold panna cotta (optional) and spoon berry sauce on top. Garnish with mint if desired.

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🎯 Gourmet Tip

For a twist, infuse the cream with basil, orange zest, or rose water. Want it vegan? Use coconut cream + agar-agar as a base!