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Panna Cotta is one of my favorite desserts! So creamy and delicious. I’m aware it isn’t a traditional recipe but after years of playing around with it, this is the recipe I developed and love. Desserts are my saving grace when I’m hosting, because they are super easy to make ahead. Trust me, this is a hit whenever I host! If you loved this recipe, check out my Carrot Cake Panna Cotta!
Why You’ll Love Panna Cotta
Panna Cotta itself is delicious and creamy, but the macerated berries in this one are too dieee for. It makes it soo rich, boozy and tangy, and it creates a lovely balance. I just love how versatile it is, because you can top it with anything your heart desires, such as mango, caramel, apples.. you name it!
Substitutions
For the macerated berries, you can adjust the amount of grand marnier you use to your desired level of booziness. I usually do 1-2 ounces but you can do more or less than that! You can substitute the grand marnier for cointreau. As for the berries, you can use oranges as well.
Recipe Tip
When whisking in the gelatin, don’t touch the bottom of your pot, so you don’t scrape your pot.
Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- 1 qt heavy cream, 4 cups
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp half and half or milk
- 2 gelatin envelopes, 5 tsp
- 1 1/4 cup condensed milk
- 1 orange, zest
- 8 oz mascarpone
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- Pinch of salt
Macerated Berries
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1-2 oz grand marnier, depending on desired booziness
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 orange
Directions
- Add the half and half or milk to a bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over it to bloom for 10 minutes
- Add the cream, vanilla, condensed milk, salt, sugar and orange zest to a pot. Heat up without boiling
- Once hot, carefully whisk in the gelatin until fully dissolved
- In a large bowl add the mascarpone and sour cream. Whisk until incorporated. Strain in the hot cream bit at a time so you don’t get lumps
- Divide into 8 single serve cups (I used disposable)
- Let them sit in the fridge for 6 hrs to overnight to set
- Add everything for the berries in a bowl, mix and let macerate for 2-6 hours
- Unmold the panna cotta and top with the berries
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Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
