White Chocolate and Raspberry Panna Cotta
White Chocolate and Raspberry Panna Cotta is an elegant Italian dessert that perfectly balances the creamy richness of white chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This luxurious treat features a silky texture that melts in your mouth, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply indulging at home. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this visually stunning dessert that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 4 ounces good quality white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling it over 2 tablespoons of cold water and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture steams. Do not let it boil.
- Stir in the chopped white chocolate until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into serving glasses or molds and cool at room temperature for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh raspberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate. - You can infuse the cream with flavors like mint or basil for an unexpected touch. - Fresh fruits like strawberries or blueberries can be used as toppings instead of raspberries.