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Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom until it becomes a thick gel.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the cold water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is steaming (about 80°C / 176°F). Do not let it boil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot cream mixture and whisk constantly until the gelatin has completely dissolved and no lumps remain. Stir in the vanilla extract.","group":"Assembly","title":"Remove the saucepan from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins or dessert molds. Allow them to cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.","group":"Chilling","title":"Pour the mixture","timerMinutes":240,"sourceTitle":"Chilling"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the mold and invert onto a plate, or serve directly in the ramekin with fresh berries or fruit coulis.","group":"Serving","title":"To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the mold and invert","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Ensure the cream mixture is hot enough to dissolve the gelatin but do not let it reach a rolling boil, as this can affect the gelatin's setting power.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["medium saucepan","whisk","4 ramekins","small bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"ramekin","note":"Standard 150ml ramekins"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Panna cotta can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept in the refrigerator."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.","reheatingNotes":"Not recommended to reheat as the gelatin will melt."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpanna_cotta_4fe96564e4%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a813a91b-7c7c-4072-bf8c-f88279718e47","imageAlt":"Classic Italian Panna Cotta — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["creamy","classic","easy","no bake","chilled"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Italian Panna Cotta","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:14:41.322Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:14:41.322Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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