Best Vanilla Panna Cotta With Fresh Fruit Recipes

VANILLA PANNA COTTA WITH PASSION FRUIT

Steps:

• If using powdered gelatine (gelatin), sprinkle the gelatine over the milk and allow to stand for 5 minutes. If using gelatine leaves, soak the gelatine leaves in cold water for 5 minutes until softened then squeeze out any of the water before stirring it into the hot cream.
• Heat the cream (and milk, if using gelatine leaves), sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the cream is hot, but not boiling.
• Stir the softened gelatine leaves into the mixture off of the heat until combined. If using powdered gelatine, stir the bloomed gelatine and milk into the cream and over low heat, stir until completely incorporated into the hot cream. Take care not to allow the mixture to boil.
• Once the gelatine has been incorporated, allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
• Pour into ramekins or small glasses then cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight (at least 6 hours).
• Serve the panna cotta with fresh passion fruit and raspberries.

PANNA COTTA WITH FRESH BERRIES

Steps:

• Place the milk in a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over. Let stand for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the gelatin. Pour milk mixture into a heavy saucepan and stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves but the milk does not boil, about 5 minutes. Add the cream, honey, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Pour into 6 wine glasses so that they are 1/2 full. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours.
• Spoon the berries atop the panna cotta and serve.

VANILLA PANNA COTTA WITH MIXED-BERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• Pour 1/4 cup cold water into small custard cup. Sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 15 minutes. Bring 1 inch of water in small skillet to boil. Place cup with gelatin in water. Stir until gelatin dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Combine cream and 2/3 cup sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Mix in vanilla and gelatin. Divide pudding mixture among 8 wineglasses. Cover and chill until set, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.
• Combine berries and remaining 1/3 cup sugar in medium bowl. Crush berries slightly with back of spoon. Mix in wine. Let compote stand until berry juices and sugar form syrup, stirring often, at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
• Spoon compote over puddings.

PANNA COTTA WITH FRESH RASPBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 3 tablespoons cold water. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to dissolve.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of the cream, the yogurt, vanilla extract, and vanilla seeds. Heat the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cream and the sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat just until the sugar dissolves. Off the heat, stir the softened gelatin into the hot cream and stir until dissolved. Pour the hot cream and gelatin mixture into the cream and yogurt mixture and stir in the Grand Marnier. Pour into 7 or 8 serving glasses and refrigerate uncovered until cold. When the panna cottas are thoroughly chilled, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Before serving, spoon 2 tablespoons of the Fresh Raspberry Sauce on each panna cotta and top with fresh raspberries. Serve cold.
• Place the raspberries, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 4 minutes. Pour the cooked raspberries, the jam, and the framboise into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until smooth. Pour into a container and chill. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week.

VANILLA PANNA COTTA WITH FRESH FRUIT

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add gelatin to 1/2 cup cold milk and let it soften.
• In saucepan, combine whipping cream, 1/2 cup milk, sugar and vanilla and bring to a boil. Pour over gelatin mixture and stir until completely dissolved.
• Fill a sink with cold water and add some ice cubes. Carefully, set the bowl over the very cold water and chill 1/2 hour, stirring ocassionaly, until almost set.
• Pour mixture into 8 individual 1/2 ramekin dishes and store in the fridge. cover with plastic if making the night before.
• To serve: Quickly, dip ramekins in warm water to loosen sides. Invert onto individual serving plates, Arrange fruit around panna cotta.

VANILLA PANNA COTTA

Steps:

• In large bowl, add gelatin to cold milk and let soften.
• In saucepan, combine whipping cream, second amount of milk, sugar and vanilla and bring to a boil. Pour over gelatin mixture and stir until completely dissolved. Set bowl over very cold water and chill 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally, until almost set. Pour mixture into 8 individual 1/2 cup ramekins and store in fridge until completely set. Cover with plastic wrap if making the night before.
• To serve, quickly dip ramekins in warm water to loosen sides. Invert onto individual serving plates and shake to release. Cut fruit into small pieces and arrange on each plate around panna cotta. In the photo in the cookbook, they have a small pile of each kind of fruit around the panna cotta.