Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

A creamy vanilla gelatin-based dessert that is easy, quick, and very tasty. Make the berry sauce an hour before serving.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 514 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brandy
• ¼ cup cold water
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3 cups cream
• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar
• 2 teaspoons plain gelatin
• 1 (1 1/2-inch-long) vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed berries, thawed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. Place cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard the vanilla bean.

Step 2

Add gelatin and water to the hot cream mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Pour into 6 lightly oiled 1/2-cup dariole molds (or other small cylindrical molds) and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.

Step 3

To make the berry sauce, combine berries and sugar in a bowl. Crush berries slightly with the back of a spoon, and mix in the brandy. Let stand for an hour until it has a syrupy consistency.

Step 4

Unmold panna cottas and serve with berry sauce.