This elegant and creamy dessert combines the zesty flavors of lemon with the sweetness of raspberry and orange. The smooth and silky texture of panna cotta perfectly pairs with the tangy fruit sauce. It's a refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to steam. Do not let it boil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the sugar has dissolved.
- Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the cold water and let it soften for a few minutes.
- Add the softened gelatin to the hot cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
- Divide the mixture evenly among 4-6 individual serving glasses or ramekins.
- Cover each glass with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- In a blender, combine the fresh raspberries, orange juice, and powdered sugar. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the raspberry orange sauce to remove the seeds.
- Once the panna cotta has set, pour a spoonful of the raspberry orange sauce over each serving.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.
Interesting Facts
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that means 'cooked cream'. It originated in the Piedmont region of Italy.
The texture of panna cotta is similar to custard, but it is made without eggs.
This recipe can be easily modified by substituting the lemon zest and juice with other citrus fruits like lime or orange.
You can prepare the panna cotta a day in advance and keep it refrigerated until ready to serve.