Description
Raspberry panna cotta is a refined Italian dessert made with silky vanilla cream and topped with a bright, slightly tangy raspberry coulis. Ideal for guests or a simple treat, this easy recipe includes practical tips for a smooth, perfectly set finish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the panna cotta
- 300 ml heavy cream (double cream, 30-35% fat)
- 100 ml milk: whole milk
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 g gelatine sheets
For the raspberry coulis
- 100 g raspberries
- 40 g sugar
- 50 ml water
Instructions
- Soak gelatine sheets in a bowl of very cold water for 5–10 minutes, until flexible and softened.
- In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
- Heat on low, stirring so the sugar dissolves fully.
- Keep heating until you see small bubbles around the edges.
- Avoid a rolling boil, which can affect texture.
- Remove the pan from the heat as soon as it just simmers.
- Squeeze excess water from the gelatine (don’t crush it completely dry) and add to the hot vanilla cream.
- Stir for 30–60 seconds until there are no bits left.
- If needed, warm for 10–15 seconds on very low heat (do not boil) to finish dissolving.
- Divide between 4 small glasses or ramekins. Optional: strain through a fine sieve if you’re worried about tiny gelatine specks.
- Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until fully set.
Make the raspberry coulis
- Add the raspberries (fresh or frozen), water, and sugar to a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stirring, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture has slightly reduced.
- Blend or mash into a smooth purée.
- Strain through a fine sieve to remove the seeds.
- Let the coulis cool completely, then spoon it over the panna cottas just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal