Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy texture with a burst of fruity flavor, featuring rich vanilla bean essence and sweet tangy plum sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 2 vanilla beans or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 ripe plums, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons additional sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin by sprinkling it over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine heavy cream, milk, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan. If using vanilla beans, split them and scrape the seeds into the mixture.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and it is hot but not boiling. Remove from heat.
- Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot cream mixture and stir until completely dissolved. If using vanilla extract, add it now.
- Pour the panna cotta mixture into individual serving cups or molds, cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the plum sauce by cooking chopped plums, 1/4 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Strain the plum sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids and allow it to cool.
- Once the panna cotta has set, run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto plates or serve in cups.
- Drizzle the cooled plum sauce over the panna cotta.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves or crushed nuts if desired and serve chilled.
Notes
- Store panna cotta in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftover plum sauce can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- For a vegan version, use coconut cream and almond milk, and substitute gelatin with agar-agar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Plum Sauce, Dessert, Creamy Dessert, Italian Dessert