Creamy Panna Cotta with Red Berries

This creamy panna cotta is smooth, delicate, and topped with a bright red berry sauce.

It is an easy make-ahead dessert with a soft vanilla flavor and a fresh fruity finish.

Ingredients for 6 servings

• 500 ml heavy cream
• 200 ml whole milk
• 80 g granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, about 5 ml
• 8 g gelatin sheets, or powdered gelatin equivalent
• 250 g red berries, fresh or frozen
• 40 g sugar for the berry sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, about 15 ml

How to make it

Soften the gelatin

Place the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water for 5 to 10 minutes, until soft. If using powdered gelatin, follow the package instructions.

Warm the cream

In a saucepan, heat the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Do not let the mixture boil.

Add the gelatin

Remove the pan from the heat. Squeeze the gelatin sheets, add them to the warm cream, and stir until fully dissolved.

Chill and finish

Pour the mixture into small jars or molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.

For the sauce, cook the red berries with sugar and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Let cool, then spoon over the panna cotta before serving.

Helpful tips

For a very smooth texture, strain the cream mixture before pouring it into jars. If unmolding, lightly oil the molds before filling.

Conclusion

This creamy panna cotta with red berries is simple, elegant, and easy to prepare ahead of time. Serve it cold with extra berries for a fresh finish.