Panna Cotta
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 12 ingredients
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, or to taste
- 3 vanilla beans, split lengthwise, or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 7 cups milk, divided
- Dip
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Raspberry
High in vitamin C · 26 mg per 100 g, 33% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
High in manganese · 0.7 mg per 100 g, 34% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
1 more authorised claims
- Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Raspberries, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
- Hot sugar. Hot sugar sticks to skin and burns far hotter than boiling water: don't touch or taste it. Keep a bowl of cold water close, and keep children away while it cooks.
- Blending hot liquid. Let it cool a little first, fill the blender no more than a third, and hold the lid down with a folded towel. Start on the lowest speed. A stick blender in the pan is safer.
Method
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- Raspberry or Apricot Sauce, see below Mint leaves, for garnish
- In saucepan, combine 6 cups milk, whipping cream, vanilla beans (if using) and lemon zest. (If using vanilla extract, do not add now.) Set pan over medium-high heat, cover and bring just to boil. Remove from heat. Let steep, covered, about 1 hour.
- Sprinkle gelatin over remaining cup milk; let sit until dissolved. Return milk and cream mixture to simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in dissolved gelatin and sugar until smooth. Strain mixture into pitcher or bowl with lip. If using vanilla extract, add now, or scrape vanilla seeds out of bean and stir into cream. Pour into 12 ramekins or other small molds. Chill until set, at least 2 hours.
- To serve, spread a couple of tablespoons of sauce on a plate. Dip the molds into hot water to loosen custard. Unmold each in the puddle of sauce. Drizzle with additional sauce. Garnish with mint leaves.
- Reserve a few of the prettiest berries for garnish. Puree remaining raspberries and sugar in blender or food processor until smooth. Press through a sieve to extract the seeds. Refrigerate until needed.
- Place apricots and water in saucepan and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until water is reduced by about 1/3. Puree in blender or food processor. Strain. Stir in sugar.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Baking dish
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Blender
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Food processor
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Grater
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Wooden spoon
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Sieve