How to make panna cotta
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Panna cotta is a practically perfect dessert. It's absolutely delicious! All you need is milk, vanilla, gelatin, and a mold to set it in. Vanilla can be substituted with other spices, or you can add plum or coconut flavor.
Panna cotta can be made with milk or other liquids. It can be eaten cold or at room temperature. It can be made in advance or the day of serving. It takes very little time to prepare!
The main method
Dissolve the gelatin in milk, cream, or coconut milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. For vegetarian panna cotta, you can use vegan gelatin.
Place the mixture over low heat, add sugar, and whisk. Gradually add vanilla, a very small amount of salt, and additional cow's or coconut milk. However, you can omit the salt.
Divide the mixture into molds and refrigerate.
Panna cotta is delicious in both small molds and as a single piece in a large mold. When removing it from a large mold, loosen the sides of the mold with a knife and cover the mold with a plate. Invert the mold, holding the plate over it so that when you turn it over, the plate is on the bottom and the pan is on top. Gently rock the mold until the contents are completely spread onto the plate.
What forms can be used?
You can use any molds for panna cotta: silicone baking molds, small bowls and cups, saucers, and even glasses.
Traditionally, panna cotta is made with cream and milk. But you can also use other ingredients, such as sour cream or kefir. Sour cream gives the dessert its thickness, while kefir makes it very fresh and light.
Instead of dairy products you can use coconut milk.
Topping
Panna cotta can be eaten as is, or you can decorate it with fresh berries, chocolate, berry sauce, and other sweets..
Precise proportions aren't given because everyone makes this dish differently. Don't be afraid to experiment and rely on your own taste. Once you've found one delicious recipe, you can try others.
Author of the article: Natalia Semenova "TopCook"