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Easy Creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta (Gluten Free)

Panna Cotta is a perfect gluten-free dessert, but you can serve it to all your guests and they might just feel like they are in Italy!
Servings 5 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • cups milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or vanilla paste gf
  • teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Fresh raspberries, strawberries, pomegranate arils, and dark chocolate (gluten free) shavings to decorate

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, over medium heat combine the sugars, milk, cream, and the pinch of salt.
  • Heat, stirring often until just beginning to boil. Add the vanilla paste or vanilla. Set burner to low heat.
  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a ramekin or measure. Stir to dissolve the gelatin completely.
  • Stir the gelatin mixture into the milk mixture over medium low heat. Strain into a small bowl. Cool for 30 minutes.
  • Pour into ramekins or glassware ** and cool completely on the counter.
  • Refrigerate for 5-6 hours or overnight. Remove from the refrigerator just prior to serving. Decorate with berries and chocolate and serve.
    ** You can also pour the warm mixture into metal or plastic molds. Refrigerate for the requires time. Then set in a dish of cold water for 10-15 seconds before inverting each unto a serving plate or granite slab, which is quite pretty. 
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: no-bake dessert, panna cotta, vanilla