Description
A delightful dessert with a silky texture and bright citrus flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons gelatin
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin: Start by blooming your gelatin in cold water according to the package instructions.
- Heat the cream: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat, stirring until the sugar melts.
- Combine gelatin and lemon: Remove the cream from heat, stir in bloomed gelatin, and then add lemon juice and zest.
- Pour into molds: Pour the mixture into individual cups, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least four hours.
- Serve: Invert onto a plate and garnish with berries or mint if desired.
Notes
Make the panna cotta a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Panna Cotta, Summer Dessert, Italian Dessert