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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce

Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce


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Vanilla Panna Cotta (Vegetarian) with Strawberry Sauce | Strawberry Panna cotta | Quick and Easy Pannacotta | How to make Strawberry Panna Cotta with step by step instructions and video

Vanilla Panna Cotta (Vegetarian) with Strawberry Sauce | Strawberry Panna cotta | Quick and Easy Pannacotta with video and step by step instructions.

The recipe here  is a simple Vanilla Panna cotta dressed up with Strawberry Sauce also called coulis. The Strawberry Topping for the Panna cotta pairs very well with the simple Vanilla Panna cotta. This is a perfect do-ahead dessert. Vegan options for panna cotta are soy milk, coconut milk or nuts milk such as almond milk. 

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What does Panna cotta mean

Panna cotta (Italian for “cooked cream”) is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and moulded. The cream may be flavored with vanilla, coffee or other flavorings. Very few ingredients go into the preparation of this vegetarian panna cotta.

In this recipe the basic ingredients used are strawberries, cream, milk, sugar and vegetarian gelling powder.The vegetarian gelling powder  is made from Carrageenan, which is extracted from seaweed, and carob/locust bean gum, which is a thickener.

Perfect Panna cotta is one which is soft, creamy and wobbly. It is a ‘smooth mouthfeel and melt in the mouth‘ texture.

Panna cotta dessert may be set in moulds to be demoulded just before serving; or set in ramekins from which you can straightaway enjoy. It is also a quick set shot glass dessert. These look amazing! However, for a firm pannacotta for unmolding it is best to leave overnight in the fridge to set.

Ingredients:

For Panna cotta (Vegetarian):

Panna cotta Ingredients
Panna cotta Ingredients
  • Whole milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Vegetarian gelling powder
  • Vanilla essence
  • Sugar (as needed)

Strawberry Sauce:

Strawberry Sauce ingredients
Strawberry Sauce Ingredients
  • Strawberries washed and finely chopped
  • Water
  • Sugar (as needed according to the tartness of strawberries)

How to make Strawberry Panna Cotta with step by step instructions

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How to make Vanilla Panna cotta with Strawberry Sauce

with step by step instructions

For Panna Cotta

Firstly, gently heat heavy cream. Add the sugar to the cream.

Heat  till sugar dissolves and bubbles are seen from sides.  Do not boil.

panna cotta gently heat heavy cream and add sugar.
1. Gently heat heavy cream and add sugar.
2 Heat till sugar melts.
2 Heat till sugar melts.
3. gently heat till bubbles arise from sides. Out off flame.
3. Gently heat till bubbles arise from sides. Out off flame.

In the meanwhile dissolve gelling powder in 200 ml cold milk and mix.

Switch off flame on which heavy cream was kept.

Now add the  milk in which gelling powder is dissolved to ‘not very hot’ heavy cream. Mix well. Be quick!  

Add vanilla essence and mix well. Be quick!  

4. In meanwhile dissolve gelling powder in 200 ml milk
4. In meanwhile dissolve gelling powder in 200 ml milk
5. Add this milk to the not very hot heavy cream.
5. Add this milk to the not very hot heavy cream.
6. Add vanilla essence and mix.
6. Add vanilla essence and mix.

Fill into glasses or moulds of your choice. Be quick!  

Apply a cling wrap  or just cover them.

Keep the moulds or glasses in the fridge to set  for 4-5 hours or best overnight.

7. Fill into moulds. Cover or cling wrap them.
7. Fill into moulds. Cover or cling wrap them.

For Strawberry Sauce:

In a saucepan, add the strawberries, water and sugar and bring to slow boil.  

Let it simmer for a few minutes till strawberries are soft.  

8. In a pan add strawberries, sugar and water.
8. In a pan add strawberries, sugar and water.
9. Bring to a slow boil
9. Bring to a slow boil
10. Let it simmer till strawberries are soft.
10. Let it simmer till strawberries are soft.

Remove from heat and let it cool.  

Finally, blend it for smooth consistency sauce.  

Chill till ready to serve.

11. Switch off flame and let it cool.
11. Switch off flame and let it cool.
12.Blend to get smooth strawberry sauce.
12.Blend to get smooth strawberry sauce.

How to demould Panna cotta

Place the panna cotta mold in a shallow dish of warm water.   

With a knife work around the sides of  panna cotta.  

Carefully invert the mould on a plate.  

13. Place mould in a dish of warm water
13. Place mould in a dish of warm water
14. Work around the sides with a knife.
14. Work around the sides with a knife.
15. Tap to unmould
15. Tap to unmould

The panna cotta will slip onto the plate.  

16. Unmoulded panna cotta
16. Unmoulded panna cotta

How to Serve Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis

Spoon the sauce around  the panna cotta.

Garnish with some chopped strawberries.  

Tips for Perfect Vanilla Panna Cotta

  1. You may add the gelling powder directly to the warm mixture of heavy cream and milk. 
  2. Once the solution of gelling powder and milk  is added to the cream, work quickly and pour it into the moulds before the panna cotta starts setting. 

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Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce

Vanilla Panna cotta is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded. Very few ingredients go into the preparation of this vegetarian panna cotta.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Setting Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Panna cotta (Vegetarian):

  • 200 ml whole milk
  • 200 ml milk heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian jelling powder 1 tbsp = 8gm = 1 sachet
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 4 tbsp sugar as needed

For Strawberry Sauce:

  • 200 gm strawberries washed and finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3-4 tsp sugar as needed according to the tartness of strawberries

Instructions
 

For Panna Cotta

  • Organize ingredients for pannacotta.
  • Gently heat heavy cream. Add the sugar to the cream.
  • Heat till sugar dissolves and bubbles are seen from sides. Do not boil.
  • In the meanwhile, dissolve gelling powder in 200ml cold milk and mix.
  • Switch off flame on which heavy cream was kept.
  • Now add the milk in which gelling powder is dissolved to ‘not very hot’ heavy cream. Mix well. Be quick!
  • Add vanilla essence and mix well. Be quick!
  • Fill into glasses or moulds of your choice. Be quick!
  • Apply a cling wrap or just cover them.
  • Keep the moulds or glasses in the fridge to set for 4-5 hours or best overnight.

For Strawberry Sauce:

  • Organize ingredients.
  • Add the strawberries, water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to slow boil.
  • Let it simmer for a few minutes till strawberries are soft.
  • Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Blend it for smooth consistency sauce.
  • Chill till ready to serve.

How to Proceed:

  • Place the panna cotta mold in a shallow dish of warm water.
  • With a knife work around the sides of panna cotta.
  • Carefully invert the mould on a plate.
  • The pannacotta will slip onto the plate.
  • Spoon the sauce around the pannacotta.
  • Garnish with some chopped strawberries.

Notes

You may also add the gelling powder directly to the warm mixture of heavy cream and milk. 
Once the solution of gelling powder and milk is added to the cream, work quickly and pour it into the moulds before the pannacotta starts setting.
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Priya Vj
1 year ago

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I am a huge fan of pannacotta but have had multiple failed attempts with an unset or too hard pannacotas .your step by step recipe is a keeper and easy to understand. Bookmarking it right away to try !

Mayuri Patel
1 year ago

5 stars
Neha you’ve now got me craving for some panna cotta. Ever since I put the first spoonful in my mouth years ago at an Italian Restaurant in Bangalore, panna cotta is my favourite dessert. So easy to make and versatile. This Mother’s Day I’m going to treat myself with some panna cotta. Love the idea of serving it with homemade strawberry sauce.

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1 year ago

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I love pannacotta as its a classy no jazz dessert but adds so much oomph, isnt it ? bookmarked your recipe to try soon as its a. vegetarian version !

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1 year ago

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Pannacotta is one of the classic desserts we can make with a few ingredients. Never knew of the vegetarian jelling powder, I must check it out here. I usually use agaragar and it needs to be boiled before using. Nice post.

Seema Sriram
1 year ago

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Now I am craving for pannacotta sitting at my work desk for lunch! I may have to make it as soon as I get home.

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