The Best Panna Cotta You Will Ever Have

Ingredients

• 2 packets (2 tablespoons) unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional toppings (such as fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, or caramel sauce)

Directions

1. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a medium saucepan and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. Add the cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
4. Pour the mixture into 6-8 ramekins and let cool to room temperature.
5. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or until set.
6. When ready to serve, top with desired toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Panna cotta is an Italian dessert that translates to “cooked cream”.
• The texture of the panna cotta should be creamy and silky, not too firm.
• Panna cotta can be made with different flavors such as chocolate, coffee, and fruit.
• Panna cotta is best served chilled and can be made up to three days in advance.