Strawberry pannacotta recipe

CLICK TO RATE
(57 ratings)

This strawberry pannacotta is easy to make and a great summer dessert alternative.

Serves4
SkillEasy
Preparation Time20 mins (plus 3-4 hours setting time)
Total Time20 mins
Cost RangeCheap

This strawberry panna cotta is easy to make and a great summer dessert alternative.

Ingredients

  • 30ml/1fl oz water
  • 2tsp gelatine
  • 425ml single cream
  • ½ a vanilla pod or 1/4tsp vanilla essence
  • 50g/2oz caster sugar
  • sauce
  • 200g/8oz strawberries
  • 1tbsp caster sugar
  • 8 strawberries for decorating

WEIGHT CONVERTER

to

Method

  1. Put the water in a bowl and sprinkle over the gelatine.
  2. Put the cream and sugar into a saucepan, cut the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds. Add to the saucepan and bring to the boil, stir in the gelatine and keep stirring until the gelatine has dissolved.
  3. Divide mixture between the 4 moulds, 125ml/ 4floz (ramekins or tea cups can be used). Put in the fridge to set for 3-4 hours or overnight.
  4. Put the strawberries and sugar into a food processor, blend to smooth puree.
  5. Turn out the pannacotta onto a plate, slice the strawberries and arrange on top of the pannacotta. Spoon over the strawberry sauce.

Trusted, informative, and empathetic – GoodToKnow is the ultimate online destination for parents. At GoodtoKnow, our mission is 'simple': we're trying to make sense of parenthood. On the site, you'll find everything you need for a happy, healthy family life. Our huge archive of content includes more than 18,000 articles and 1,500 how-to videos. These include expert-backed advice features on parenting, dealing with relationship changes after having a baby, self-care for mums and managing your family finances. We also feature tried-and-tested product reviews and buying recommendations for every stage of family life - from prams and Moses baskets to birthday gifts and top toys.