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Panna Cotta With Balsamic Strawberries – recipe by Ina Garten
Panna cotta is an Italian dessert made with cream, yogurt, gelatin and sugar. The cream and sugar is boiled and gelatin is added allowing it to set like a custard. I had never heard of this dessert and discovered it in my quest to find gluten free and egg free desserts for my daughter who had gluten and egg allergies. I had made coeur a la creme (another gluten and egg free Ina Garten recipe) once too many times and was looking for something new. Panna cotta was perfect.
So the first time I made it, we were just bowled over by the flavors. My daughter loved it so much that I had to make it for her back to back for a week. It is light, creamy and so smooth. Even though she has outgrown her allergies, this dessert like coeur a la creme remains a family favorite!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 packet (1 teaspoon) unflavored gelatin powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
- 2 pints (4 cups) sliced fresh strawberries
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly grated lemon zest, for serving
Method:
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to dissolve. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup cream, the yogurt, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds.
Heat the remaining 3/4 cup of cream and the 1/3 cup of sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Off the heat, add the softened gelatin to the hot cream and stir to dissolve.
Pour the hot cream- gelatin mixture into the cold cream-yogurt mixture and stir to combine.
Pour into 4 (6 to 8 ounce) ramekins or custard cups and refrigerate uncovered until cold.
When the panna cottas are thoroughly chilled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and pepper 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Set aside at room temperature.
To serve, run a small knife around each dessert in the ramekin and dip the bottom of each ramekin quickly in a bowl of hot water. Invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate and surround the panna cotta with strawberries. Dust lightly with freshly grated lemon zest and serve.
I set the panna cotta in wine glasses and decorate it with strawberries for a more elegant look.
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Have tasted this a couple of times, looks awesome, very elegant dessert..
Very tempting and elegant clicks, and interesting recipe. I also serve the panna cotta with fresh fruits on top, which is very refreshing.
Looks so delicious! I love these strawberries on top!
To be honest I dont like panacotta that much. But your way of doing it with the balsamic vinegar is interesting! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Eri.
I love pannacotta and your dessert looks beautiful. I love the balsamic strawberries on the top. The way you have presented the dessert is just lovely.
oooh, another Ina recipe. How delish? She’s just amazing!
The balsamic vinegar strawberry combination sounds delicious. Lovely presentation.
Ooooh I love this recipe! I absolutely adore panna cotta and the balsamic strawberries are just inspired. Ina strikes again!
Mmmmm… lovely combo of panna cotta with balsamic strawberries.. I am literally drooling here
Yummy Yummyyyyyy Can’t wait to try thisssss
It looks so pretty in the stem glass. I love panna cotta too.
i love pannacotta too.. it is such a simple yet classy dessert. the balsamic strawberries must have given it a lovely touch
The panna cotta is so smooth and creamy; wonderful dessert especially paired with these strawberries!
Ooh, this is so yum! I’ve Pinned it on my to do list! I see you’re a fan of Ina Garten! xx
This looks delicious! Have you ever had chocolate balsamic vinegar? I bet it would taste wonderful here too!
Everything you post looks so delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
I love Panacotta too! I’ll have to make a lighter version for my GF friend! Thanks for the reminder.
This looks fantastic! Light and yet I’m sure it’s divine.
What a beautiful Panna Cotta…looks like silk
Beautiful! I love panna cotta, but have never made it myself.
Asmita, I love panna cotta, and I always order wherever I see it in the menu. Yours look so smooth and pretty, love the combination of balsamic strawberries…and beautiful in wine glass
Thanks for this wonderful recipe and hope you have a great week ahead!
A divine looking dessert! I love it when strawberries are combined to balsamic vinegar.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa,
Love strawberries with balsamic vinegar too.
Panna cotta is such a favourite dessert of mine and I love that you’ve used balsamic strawberries on top….delicious!!
Thanks Anna.
My husband loves pannacotta and yours look very elegant and delicious!
Thanks Katerina.
I haven’t tasted panna cotta.But the cream and yogurt with balsamic ,pepper and strawberries is inviting.Which place carries this dessert ,any idea?
At my house, just kidding. Any good Italian restaurant should serve this.
I made something similar to this in a cooking class once! Yours looks so beautiful and I bet it tastes delicious!
Thank you Dana.
Great recipe. I love the strawberry/balsamic vinegar flavor. And it looks pretty, too. Thanks.
Thanks so much for stopping by and introducing yourself. Yes, I do like Ina Garten very much!! I’ve never had a recipe of her’s that I didn’t like.
Best,
Bonnie
Surely I will not get enough of this dessert. Looks simply gorgeous and very creative pairing with strawberries for a change.
Two things I love: balsamic strawberries AND panna cotta. Perfect.
Oooh I love roasted strawberries over anything including yogurt but pannacotta would just make it a dreamy combo! So glad to read your daughter is over her allergies. We are dealing with my 2 year old son’s many allergies and just praying they go away soon too!
Hi Rose,
Thanks so much. I hope your son gets over his allergies soon.
Yes, it looks elegant; and the balsamic must have added a refreshing difference?!
Panna Cotta with balsamic vinegar? WOW! That’s so unique! I love simple dessert like this, after big meal.
Now this is my kinda treat! Love individual portions! the balsamic berries on top look perfect.
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Hi Eva,
Thank you so much for the mention. I really appreciate it. I enjoyed reading the post.
Oh this looks delicious! I have never tried panna cotta. I will have to put this on my “to make” list.
Hi Jessica,
This is our favorite dessert at home! It’s light and smooth in texture and simply divine.
This looks so lovely with the strawberries on top. I will try it soon.
I love panna cotta, but I’ve never tried making it. Your recipe looks do-able. I cannot wait for fresh strawberry season; I’ll have to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
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Hi Eva,
Thank you so much for the mention, it’s really very sweet of you. Just saw your panna cotta post and love it. I like that it is so light and low in fat, one can really indulge without any guilt.Hope you have a great weekend.
this looks absolutely divine. i love panna cotta but have still never tried making it – i’ll have to change that soon!
Panna-Cotta is a big hit at my place especially with my daughter.
Hey asmita,
This 8th time I am making this but still I don’t y I open your blog and read to make.
May be it give me feel to make perfect:)
Thanks Preeti!
So glad you enjoy this!