Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Valentines's Day - Holidays and Events

A creamy vanilla gelatin-based dessert that is easy, quick, and very tasty. Make the berry sauce an hour before serving.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plain gelatin

¼ cup cold water

3 cups cream

½ cup confectioners' sugar

sifted

1 (1 1/2-inch-long) vanilla bean

split lengthwise

1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed berries

thawed

2 tablespoons superfine sugar

2 tablespoons brandy

Chef John's Croissants

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. Place cream confectioners' sugar and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard the vanilla bean.

Step 2

Add gelatin and water to the hot cream mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Pour into 6 lightly oiled 1/2-cup dariole molds (or other small cylindrical molds) and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.

Step 3

To make the berry sauce combine berries and sugar in a bowl. Crush berries slightly with the back of a spoon and mix in the brandy. Let stand for an hour until it has a syrupy consistency.

Step 4

Unmold panna cottas and serve with berry sauce.

Nutritional Information

Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 513.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.4g 7%

Carbohydrates: 25.9g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 5%

Sugars: 20.5g

Fat: 44.2g 68%

Saturated Fat: 27.4g 137%

Cholesterol: 163mg 54%

Vitamin A Iu: 1749.3IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.7mg 1%

Folate: 5mcg 1%

Calcium: 78.2mg 8%

Magnesium: 8.6mg 3%

Potassium: 89.8mg 3%

Sodium: 47.2mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 397.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.