Panna cotta is a classic Italian dessert that quickly won the hearts of sweet lovers around the world. With this recipe, you will prepare a delicacy that will delight you with its wealth of flavors and textures – a real pleasure in every bite!
Ingredients (for 4 servings):
- 400 ml of cooking cream
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- 3 spoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar
- 2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin
- 1 ripe mango
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon of grated lime peel
Preparation – step by step
- Preparation of panna cotta
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, coconut milk, sugar and vanilla sugar. Place mixture over medium heat and stir until heated through. Be careful not to boil it – this is very important for the panna cotta to have the perfect creamy texture.
- Adding gelatin
Mix the gelatin with 2 teaspoons of cold water and let it swell for 5 minutes. After that, add it to the heated cream mixture and mix well until it melts completely. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve before pouring it into the bowls to prevent any lumps or bubbles.
- Serving
Pour the mixture into glasses or small containers and leave to cool at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
- Preparation of pouring
Peel the mango, remove the stone and cut into small cubes. In a blender, mix mango with lime juice and grated lime peel until smooth. If you like it sweeter, you can add a little honey or sugar.
- Final step
When the panna cotta hardens, pour the prepared mango dressing over it and serve.
Tips for the perfect panna cotta
✔ How to use gelatin? If this is your first time using gelatin, make sure to swell it in cold water first. This is a crucial step to avoid lumps. Never add the gelatin directly to the hot mixture, but wait for it to cool down to a sufficiently low temperature. Also, be sure to strain the mixture through a strainer before pouring it into the bowls.
✔ Achieving a smooth texture: In order for the panna cotta to have a perfectly smooth texture, be sure to strain it through a fine sieve. This will remove any bubbles and bits of gelatin that are not completely melted.
✔ Topping: If you want the topping to be even richer, you can add freshly squeezed orange juice to the mango mixture. This addition adds a nice depth of flavor, and the mango and orange go together perfectly!
✔ A short tip for preparation: If you want the preparation to be easier, you can prepare the panna cotta a day in advance and leave it to harden in the refrigerator until the time of serving.
Enjoy!😊
