Panna cotta with berry syrup
Description
Italian traditional dessert panna cotta is very delicate, so it's perfect as a dessert after a hearty lunch or dinner. Panna cotta itself has quite a neutral taste, so I recommend preparing a sweet berry syrup to add a special touch. Moreover, be sure to use only cream as the base for the jelly, because it's the cream that gives the pleasant, soft texture.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare panna cotta, soak the gelatin in cold water and let it swell. Then combine the cream with vanilla (split the vanilla pod and scrape out the seeds with a knife), add powdered sugar, and bring to a boil so the vanilla releases its aroma.
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Step 2
2. Then let the mixture cool slightly, strain it through a sieve, and add a few tablespoons to the gelatin to dissolve it.
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Step 3
3. Then, strain the gelatin into the cream through a sieve and mix well. Pour into molds and refrigerate for 2–4 hours.
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Step 4
4. Next, prepare the berry syrup. To do this, mix the berries with powdered sugar and heat them until they release their juice. Cool the syrup and add it to the finished panna cotta along with the berries.
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Step 5
5. Garnish the dessert with mint leaves.