Valentines Day Strawberry Panna (Printable version)

Silky vanilla cream topped with vibrant strawberry sauce, perfect for a romantic Italian dessert.

# Ingredient list:

→ Panna Cotta

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Strawberry Sauce

07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Garnish

10 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - Mint leaves

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over milk in a small bowl and allow to hydrate for 5 minutes.
02 - Combine heavy cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and cream reaches 160°F without boiling.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add bloomed gelatin to hot cream mixture and whisk vigorously until completely dissolved.
04 - Stir vanilla extract into the cream mixture until well combined.
05 - Distribute mixture evenly among 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours until firmly set.
06 - Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release juices. Lightly mash with a fork or blend to desired consistency. Allow to cool completely.
07 - Spoon cooled strawberry sauce over each set panna cotta. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves if desired.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Luxuriously smooth and creamy texture.
  • A vibrant, homemade strawberry sauce that adds a perfect fruity balance.
  • Simple to prepare ahead of time, leaving you more time to celebrate.
02 -
  • Ensure the gelatin blooms for the full 5 minutes to prevent clumps in your dessert.
  • Never let the cream boil, as this can affect the setting properties of the gelatin.
  • For the smoothest strawberry sauce, pass the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
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