Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of brown sugar panna cotta, a delectable Italian dessert that combines the flavors of caramelized brown sugar with the smooth, velvety texture of panna cotta. This classic dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, offering a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to impress your guests or a home cook seeking a special dessert, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect brown sugar panna cotta, providing tips, tricks, and variations to suit your preferences. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary journey to create this exquisite dessert.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROWN-SUGAR PANNA COTTA
This recipe from Chika Tillman of ChikaLicious dessert bar is made with Granny Smith Apple Sorbet and Calvados Gelee.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath and set a medium bowl over it. Place gelatin in a bowl filled with enough cold water to completely cover; let soften.
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar and 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream over medium heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Strain gelatin through a fine mesh sieve. Add gelatin to sugar mixture, along with remaining 1 3/4 cups heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Strain into bowl set over ice-water bath to cool. Transfer mixture to a 1-quart container and refrigerate panna cotta until set.
- Place two tablespoons panna cotta in each of 10 bowls. Garnish with sorbet and gelee cubes. Pour 2 tablespoons prosecco into each bowl and serve immediately.
PANNA COTTA WITH FRESH BERRIES
If there's panna cotta on the menu at an Italian restaurant I have a hard time not ordering it. Its name literally means "cooked cream," and my vanilla bean-flavored version gets topped with gorgeous macerated berries.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories dessert
Time 4h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together the cream, vanilla seeds, vanilla pod and 1/3 cup sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes. Remove the vanilla pod.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small bowl and let stand until the gelatin is moistened, about 5 minutes. Return the saucepan to medium heat and whisk the gelatin mixture into the cream mixture. Bring to a simmer and stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
- Pour the cream mixture into 4 custard cups or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the panna cotta is set, about 4 hours (or up to overnight).
- About an hour before serving, combine the berries, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl, tossing to coat. Let stand until ready to serve.
- To serve, dip the bottoms of the custard cups in a bowl of very hot water. Run a knife around the edges and unmold the panna cotta onto serving plates. (You can also serve right in the custard cups.) Top with the macerated berries.
SUGAR AND SPICE PANNA COTTA
Steps:
- Start by making your spice cookies: In the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, salt and egg and mix well. Add the flour a little at a time, mixing well and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix until well combined. Let chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Split the dough into 3 pieces. Into one, knead the ground cinnamon in with your hand until well incorporated. Into the next dough piece, knead in the nutmeg. And into the last, the cloves.
- Pick teeny tiny portions of the cinnamon dough (about the size of a jelly bean), roll them between your fingers and place on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the nutmeg and clove dough (making sure to keep track of the separate flavors) until you have the desired amount of little cookies (20 to 30 of each). Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Next, make the butterscotch cookie coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the butterscotch morsels and 1 tablespoon heavy cream in 30-second increments, stirring every 30 seconds, until the butterscotch is melted. A touch more cream can be added if necessary. Add the corn syrup and very gently fold the mixture until it's a thin, liquid consistency, only heating the mixture for an additional period of 15 seconds or less.
- Using a fork or slotted spoon (or, if you can use them, chopsticks work well), dip your cookies in the butterscotch mixture to lightly coat them (make sure you keep track of which flavor is which throughout--don't mix them up). The butterscotch creates delicious little pockets of butterscotch sauce while protecting the cookies from getting too soggy in the hot liquid panna cotta. Try to place them somewhere where the excess can drip off of the cookies a bit. Place the coated cookies in the freezer to harden, making sure not to mix up the different flavors!
- Get out whichever 4 glasses you would like to present your dessert in (this recipe made enough for four 8-ounce stemmed sundae cups that we used). Wine glasses, martini glasses, tumblers, Irish coffee mugs--any of these work, but, depending on size, the layer size will vary!
- The Irish cream panna cotta will be the bottom layer, so the first to make. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and vanilla. Gently bring to just a boil, then immediately remove from the heat. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cream and whisk well until the gelatin is completely dissolved and no lumps remain, at least 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes, then add the Irish cream liqueur and stir well.
- Divide the liquid among your 4 glasses and carefully place them in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 minutes to slightly set up. Get your cookies out of the freezer. Take out your panna cotta and add 5 to 6 of the coated nutmeg spice cookies to the layer (up to you!) and then return the glasses to the refrigerator to set up completely (will take up to 45 minutes).
- The next layer will be the brown sugar maple panna cotta layer. In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently bring the heavy cream, brown sugar, maple extract and vanilla to just a boil. Immediately remove from the heat and whisk in the gelatin until completely dissolved and no lumps remain, at least 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
- Making sure that the Irish cream layer is set up, divide the brown sugar maple liquid among your 4 glasses. Return to the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set up, then add your coated cinnamon spice cookies. Chill for 45 minutes to set up completely.
- The final (top) layer will be the honey panna cotta. Heat the heavy cream and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until it comes to just a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk in the gelatin until dissolved completely and no lumps remain, at least 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Whisk in the milk.
- Making sure the other layers are completely set, divide the honey liquid among your 4 glasses. Let set up for 5 minutes, then add your coated clove spice cookies. Let the final layer set up for at least an hour.
- We garnished each serving with a gingersnap cookie for a beautiful, rich holiday dessert.
THE BEST PANNA COTTA YOU WILL EVER HAVE
Got this from a restaurant I used to work at called Pizzeria 712 in Orem, Utah. It will knock your socks off! Super easy! Super fast!
Provided by TheDoorMatt
Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes
Time 7h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place sixteen 4-ounce ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Split vanilla bean lengthwise with the tip of a sharp knife. Holding the pod open, scrape seeds from each half using the flat side of your knife.
- Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Combine vanilla pods, scraped beans, heavy cream, and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl that will fit snugly into the pot; whisk thoroughly to mix. Place bowl over simmering water; whisk until cream mixture is just warm and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove bowl from heat and strain cream mixture using a fine-mesh strainer. Pour out hot water.
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water in a small bowl and stir quickly with a large toothpick until granules are separated. Pour gelatin into cream mixture and whisk thoroughly. Let sit until slightly cool, about 20 minutes.
- Whisk buttermilk thoroughly into cream mixture; pour into ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, at least 6 hours and preferably overnight.
- Place blueberries in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook until slightly toasted and starting to release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in orange juice and 1 cup sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool until thickened and syrupy, about 30 minutes.
- Run a thin knife around the edges of each ramekin. Invert panna cotta onto serving plates. Serve topped with blueberry topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 53.4 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 31.8 g
PANNA COTTA
A traditional, easy, and delicious Italian custard. I had a difficult time finding a good and easy recipe on the internet, so I made up my own recipe. It tastes just like the panna cotta served at Italian restaurants. Serve with warm hot fudge sauce and fresh raspberries on top. This keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.
Provided by CHERYLA33
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 4h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour milk into a small bowl, and stir in the gelatin powder. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, stir together the heavy cream and sugar, and set over medium heat. Bring to a full boil, watching carefully, as the cream will quickly rise to the top of the pan. Pour the gelatin and milk into the cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla and pour into six individual ramekin dishes.
- Cool the ramekins uncovered at room temperature. When cool, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
YOGURT AND BROWN-SUGAR PANNA COTTA WITH GRAPE GELéE
Think of that old-fashioned dish of grapes baked in sour cream and brown sugar. Now imagine it as something light and elegant, and you'll understand this dish.
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup grape juice in a 1-quart heavy saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring to a simmer, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 3/4 cup grape juice with lemon juice, grapes, and grappa.
- Lightly oil ramekins and put in a shallow baking pan. Divide grape mixture among ramekins and chill in freezer until just set, about 30 minutes.
- Stir together gelatin and 1/4 cup cream in cleaned 1-quart heavy saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add remaining 3/4 cup cream with brown sugar and return to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Whisk together yogurt, grappa, and salt until smooth in a large measuring cup, then pour in cream mixture and whisk until combined well.
- Pour mixture into ramekins (over set gelée) and chill (in refrigerator), covered, until firm, at least 8 hours.
- To unmold, run a thin sharp knife along edge of each ramekin to loosen, then dip in a small bowl of very warm water 6 seconds. Invert a plate over each ramekin and then invert panna cotta with gelée onto plates, gently lifting off ramekins.
BROWN SUGAR & CINNAMON PANNA COTTA WITH APPLE CIDER GELéE
Provided by Shawn McClain
Categories Milk/Cream Dairy Fruit Dessert Thanksgiving Apple Fall Chill Cinnamon Kidney Friendly Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Using tip of small paring knife, scrape vanilla seeds from pod into 5-quart saucepan. Add cream, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks and bring to a simmer over moderate heat.
- Remove from heat and let steep, uncovered, 20 minutes. Using slotted spoon, remove cinnamon sticks, then let cream cool to room temperature.
- In small saucepan over moderate heat, place 1 cup cream mixture. Add 2 packages gelatin and whisk until dissolved, about 3 minutes. Whisk mixture into remaining cooled cream. Spoon mixture into 10 wine glasses, leaving a 3/4-inch space at top of each. Chill until firm, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate until ready to use.)
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over moderate heat, heat 1 cup cider until hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat and add remaining package of gelatin, whisking until dissolved, about 2 minutes. In large bowl, stir together cider-gelatin mixture and remaining 1 1/2 cups cider. Cool to room temperature.
- When custards are firm, spoon 4 tablespoons cider mixture into each wine glass. Return to refrigerator and chill until firm, about 1 hour.
Tips:
- For a smooth panna cotta, make sure to strain the cream mixture before pouring it into the ramekins.
- If you don't have any ramekins, you can use small glasses or jars instead.
- To make sure the panna cotta is set, gently shake the ramekins. If the panna cotta is still liquid, it needs to chill for longer.
- You can garnish the panna cotta with anything you like, such as fresh berries, chocolate shavings, or caramel sauce.
- Panna cotta can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Brown sugar panna cotta is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, you will love this recipe.
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