Strawberry Panna Cotta with Macerated Strawberry

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Nothing more romantic than sharing a lovely dessert with your sweetheart at the end of a meal. Give this Strawberry Panna Cotta with Macerated Strawberry a try and your Valentine will fall in love all over again.

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  • 6
  • Easy
  • 15 mins
  • 1 mins
  • 480 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • Ingredients for the Panna Cotta:
  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/4 cup low fat milk, divided
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Ingredients for the Macerated Strawberry:
  • 1/2 pound fresh strawberries, sliced
  • Juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar (I used vanilla sugar)

Preparation

Step 1

To Prepare the Panna Cotta:
In a heat proof bowl, dissolve gelatin and 1/4 cup milk, set aside and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Step 2

In the blender, process strawberries, remaining 1 cup of milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract and lemon juice until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve into a large bowl, discard any solids.

Step 3

Heat the gelatin mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds until liquid-fied.
Whisk the gelatin mixture into strawberry puree until well combined. Evenly pour into molds or serving cups.
Chill for at least 8 hours, or preferable overnight.

Step 4

To unmold, dip molds in a small bowl of hot water 5 to 10 seconds, then invert panna cottas onto dessert plates and remove molds. Serve with macerated strawberries.

Step 5

To Prepare the the Macerated Strawberry:
In a medium bowl, gently toss strawberry slices with lemon juice and sugar. Let mixture steep in room temperature for 15 minutes.

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If the panna cotta doesn't fall onto your dessert plate easily, dip the ramekin in the hot water for a few more seconds and repeat the steps. The length of time needed depends on the temperature of your water. The hotter the water, the less time is needed.

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