Panna Cotta

Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes, plus 2 hours' refrigeration
Rating
4(122)
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This tart, smooth dessert can be made up to a day ahead but must be unmolded and brought nearly to room temperature before serving. Very lightly sweetened raspberries, blueberries and strawberries create a wonderful foil. Chopped fresh peaches and nectarines do as well. Almost any combination of summer fruit will flatter this delicate and satisfying dessert. —Molly O'Neill

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Ingredients

Yield:Six servings
  • 1cup, plus 2 tablespoons, heavy cream
  • ½cup sugar
  • 3tablespoons cold water
  • 1package powdered gelatin
  • 1⅔cup buttermilk
  • teaspoon salt
  • Fresh fruit for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

116 calories; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 20 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 20 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 160 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the cream and the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, place the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it, but do not stir. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir the gelatin into the warm cream mixture until melted. Stir in the buttermilk and salt and ladle the mixture into 6 6-ounce ramekins. Refrigerate, loosely covered, until set, at least 2 hours.

  3. Step 3

    To serve, run the tip of a small knife around the panna cotta and unmold onto individual plates. Let stand until almost at room temperature, about 1 hour. Serve surrounded by fresh fruit.

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Delicious and so easy. Whenever I have leftover buttermilk, I now know what to do!

Doubled the recipe added 1/8t cardamom and 1/2t vanilla extract Ran thru fine sieve

This was so creamy and good and super easy. Added 1 tsp of vanilla. Buttermilk really elevated this panna cotta.

2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

I found myself in possession of some Espresso Salt. The label said it was good on coffee ice cream (it is) or Panna Cotta. That's how I found myself to this recipe. I had regular milk to use up instead of buttermilk. I use the espresso salt as part of the recipe and to sprinkle on before eating. This is a great variation on a core recipe.

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Adapted from Gramercy Tavern, New York

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