A panna cotta is an Italian-style dessert made of gelatin and sweetened cream. You can use store-bought shortbread cookies for ease. It adds a little bit of crunch to an otherwise smooth and creamy dessert!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin (1 package)
⅓ cup + ⅓ cup superfine sugar, divided
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon Bella Nonnas Lychee Balsamic- divided
1 pinch fine salt
⅓ cup water
Dried rose petals, to garnish
Crushed shortbread cookies, to garnish
Directions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat whisk together the milk, gelatin and ⅓ cup sugar. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, but do not boil. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in the whipping cream, vanilla, ½ teaspoon lychee balsamic and salt. Evenly divide mixture amongst 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate until fully set, about 4 to 6 hours.
- As the panna cotta sets, prepare the simple syrup. To a saucepan over medium heat add the water, remaining sugar & remaining lychee balsamic. Bring mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat & set aside until ready to use.
- When ready to serve, evenly divide the syrup amongst the panna cottas. Top with crushed shortbread and dried rose petals.