Vanilla Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce

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):

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

Strawberry Sauce:

• 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.

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!  

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:

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.  

Remove from heat and let it cool.  

Finally, blend it for smooth consistency sauce.  

Chill till ready to serve.

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.  

The panna cotta will slip onto the plate.  

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.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Setting Time 4 hours hrs

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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