How do I impress my guests with a festive panna cotta?

Wow your guests with our festive 'Panna Cotta' recipe! A velvety indulgence that's perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I impress my guests with a festive Panna Cotta. Items include: Heavy cream Whole milk Sugar Vanilla extract Gelatin

Heavy cream 2 cups
Whole milk 1 cup
Sugar 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract 2 teaspoons
Gelatin 2 packets

Take note
Handle with care when unmolding the Panna Cotta to avoid any mishaps.

1

Gather your ingredients

To impress your guests with this festive Panna Cotta, you'll need 2 cups of heavy cream, 1 cup of whole milk, 1/2 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 2 packets of gelatin.

2

Heat the cream and milk

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat until the mixture is steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.

3

Bloom the gelatin

While the cream and milk mixture is heating, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.

4

Combine and strain

Once the cream and milk mixture is steaming, remove it from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Strain the mixture to ensure a smooth texture.

5

Add the vanilla extract

Stir in the vanilla extract to add a delicious hint of flavor to your Panna Cotta.

6

Pour into serving dishes

Evenly pour the Panna Cotta mixture into individual serving dishes or ramekins. Let them cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.

7

Chill and set

Cover each serving dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the Panna Cotta has set and is firm to the touch.

8

Unmold and serve

To unmold the Panna Cotta, carefully run a knife along the edges of each dish. Place a serving plate on top and gently flip it over to release the Panna Cotta. Serve it with your favorite festive garnishes.