*In Search of Perfect Panna Cotta*

This gloomy summer day needed something sweet to brighten up the day, so I made Panna Cotta the first time in my life. For those who do not know this classic dessert, it´s an Italian origin cream pudding dessert which is usually served with some sort of sweet sauce, berries and fruits.

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This recipe is originally from one of my cook books but upgraded by me for sweeter & more gentle taste. It is a basic Panna Cotta recipe, very easy to make and ready to serve in 4-6 hours. Enjoy!

Classic Panna Cotta


* 1 vanilla bean

* 4-5 dl cream (also half milk and half cream of the portion suits well)

* 3-5 tablespoons of sugar

* 2 gelatine leafs ( 3 if you want a heavier one)

for serving:

* fruits or berries

Split the vanilla bean in half and carve the seeds out. Put the cream (or the mix) in a kettle, add the vanilla bean and the seeds and the sugar and bring the mixture into boil. Remember to stir it once in a while and let it simmer for about 8 min. Meanwhile, put some cold water into a bowl, add the gelatine leafs and leave them be for 5 min.

Take the kettle off the stove. Squeeze the water out of the gelatine leafs and add one by one into the hot mixture. Stir well. Pour the mixture into 4 or 5 little hot proof glasses or moulds and let them cool off for some time. Afterwards put them into the fridge and let them be for appr. 4-6 hours. Before serving add some slices of fruits or berries on top.