Description
This easy Strawberry Panna Cotta recipe is a creamy, no-bake Italian dessert made with fresh strawberries and gelatin. Perfect for beginners, it’s light, elegant, and ideal for make-ahead entertaining. Keywords: strawberry panna cotta, easy panna cotta recipe, no-bake dessert, Italian panna cotta, creamy strawberry dessert.
Ingredients
Fresh strawberries
Granulated sugar
Unflavored gelatin powder
Cold water
Whole milk
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Instructions
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Make Strawberry Puree: Wash, hull, and blend strawberries into a smooth puree. Strain if desired.
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Bloom Gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
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Heat Dairy: In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar. Heat gently until sugar dissolves.
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Add Gelatin: Remove from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
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Flavor & Combine: Add vanilla and strawberry puree, mix thoroughly.
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Pour: Divide into serving cups or molds.
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Chill: Refrigerate at least 4 hours until set.
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Serve: Unmold if desired and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
Use frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable (thawed and drained).
Adjust sugar to taste.
To unmold easily, dip molds briefly in warm water.
Not suitable for freezing as texture may change.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
