Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce
Panna Cotta with Strawberry Sauce is a creamy, luxurious dessert featuring a smooth, rich base topped with a sweet and tangy homemade strawberry sauce. This dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a treat to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta:
1.5 cups heavy cream
2 to 3 tsp unflavored gelatin
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2.5 cups sour cream
1 cup fresh raspberries
For the Strawberry Sauce:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
½ – 2/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
For Serving:
Coarse salt or Tajín (optional, for rimming)
Lime wedges & cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin in 1.5 cups heavy cream for 5 minutes. Heat gently over low heat until almost boiling, then dissolve the gelatin. Add sugar and vanilla, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Gradually add the sour cream, whisking quickly. Pour into dessert cups and press raspberries into each portion.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- For the strawberry sauce, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Add cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Cool the sauce, then pour it over the panna cotta. Garnish with fresh raspberries or other toppings if desired.
Notes
For a vegan version, use coconut cream and a dairy-free sour cream alternative. Substitute gelatin with agar-agar.
Add toasted almonds or crushed cookies for added texture.
Substitute other fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or mango for different fruit sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
