Description
This delightful lime and raspberry panna cotta combines creamy Italian dessert with zesty citrus and sweet berries. Chilled, silky layers offer refreshing Mediterranean flavors that invite culinary exploration for passionate dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 350 ml (11.8 fl oz) heavy cream
- 120 ml (4 fl oz) milk
- 200 g (7.05 oz) fresh raspberries
- 75 g (2.65 oz) granulated sugar
- 30 g (1.06 oz) sugar
- 4.5 g (0.16 oz) gelatin (about 2 sheets)
- 1 g (0.035 oz) gelatin (about ½ sheet)
- 1 lime zest
Instructions
- Gelatin Preparation: Immerse gelatin sheets in icy water, allowing them to fully hydrate and soften for 10 minutes, ensuring complete saturation.
- Cream Infusion: Merge heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and lime zest in a medium saucepan, heating gently until reaching a subtle simmer, then immediately remove from heat source.
- Gelatin Integration: Wring out excess moisture from softened gelatin sheets and fold into the warm cream mixture, stirring meticulously until gelatin dissolves completely, creating a smooth, uniform base.
- Initial Chilling: Transfer the lime cream mixture to chilled serving glasses, allowing it to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for 3 hours to achieve a delicate, silky consistency.
- Raspberry Coulis Creation: Blend fresh raspberries and sugar until transformed into a vibrant, smooth puree, then heat in a saucepan while simultaneously softening additional gelatin sheets in cold water.
- Coulis Finalization: Drain gelatin and whisk into the warm raspberry mixture, ensuring complete integration, then cool for 10 minutes to maintain its rich color and velvety texture.
- Layering and Finishing: Cascade the cooled raspberry coulis over the set lime cream, creating an elegant two-toned dessert, and chill for an additional hour to solidify the top layer.
- Presentation: Adorn with whole raspberries and delicate basil leaves, transforming the dessert into a sophisticated culinary masterpiece ready to be savored.
Notes
- Gelatin Activation: Soak gelatin sheets in ice-cold water precisely to ensure proper hydration and smooth dissolution, preventing lumps in your dessert.
- Temperature Control: Remove cream mixture from heat immediately after gentle boiling to maintain delicate flavor and prevent scorching or separation.
- Layering Technique: Allow each layer to cool and set completely for crisp, distinct color and texture separation, creating a visually stunning dessert.
- Garnish Strategy: Add fresh raspberries and basil leaves just before serving to preserve their vibrant color, texture, and delicate aromatic qualities.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg