Velvety Raspberry Dream Panna Cotta

Think soft, silky cream that does a gentle little wobble when you nudge the glass. Light vanilla in the background, then a pop of tart raspberry on top. It’s rich but not heavy—more “ahh” than “wow”—and one spoonful usually turns into three before you even notice.

I keep it simple: warm the cream with sugar and a bit of vanilla (don’t let it boil), bloom the gelatin in cold water, then whisk it in off the heat so everything turns smooth. Divide into glasses and refrigerate until set (they should wobble, not slosh). Whiz the raspberries with a touch of lemon; sieve for smooth or keep the seeds in. Spoon the sauce on, drop a couple fresh berries, and that’s dessert.

Ingredients

Portions

-

4

+

Metric US

Panna Cotta

• 400
  ml
  heavy cream
• 50
  g
  sugar
• 1
  tsp
  vanilla extract
• 3
  g
  gelatin powder
• 3
  tbsp
  cold water

Raspberry Sauce

• 150
  g
  fresh raspberries
• 2
  tbsp
  sugar
• 1
  tsp
  lemon juice

Author

Mario Kapustic

Hi! I’m Mario from Croatia. I love cooking and sharing recipes that combine tradition with creativity. I started Tasty Empire to share my family’s recipes — the ones from Mom and Grandma — and all the little tricks I’ve picked up along the way. I especially enjoy pasta, risottos, homemade breads, and desserts, always looking for little ways to enrich flavors.

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Method

Preparation

• Bloom the gelatin
  Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften.
• Prepare the cream
  In a saucepan, heat cream and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
• Pour and chill
  Pour the mixture into individual glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
• Make raspberry sauce
  In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over low heat until raspberries break down and sauce thickens slightly. Let cool.
• Serve
  Top the set panna cotta with raspberry sauce just before serving for a vibrant and elegant presentation.

Note: Chill for at least 4 hours so the panna cotta sets perfectly. Fresh raspberries provide the brightest flavor for the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

280 kcal

Updated: August 30, 2025

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