What’s Cookie – Easy-to-Make Vanilla Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
February 2026 Recipe…
Silky and elegant, panna cotta with raspberry sauce is a simple yet impressive dessert. The creamy vanilla base pairs perfectly with the bright, tangy raspberry sauce, making it an ideal make-ahead finish for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5-8 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4hours, 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the Panda Cotta:
• 2 cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
• 1 packet unflavored gelatin (about 2¼ tsp)
• 3 T cold water
• Pinch of salt
For the Raspberry Sauce:
• 1 cup berries (raspberries or strawberries)
• 1–2 T sugar
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• Mint leaves (optional)
Directions for Panna Cotta
Step 1:Bloom the gelatin. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until spongy.
Step 2: Heat the cream. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine cream, sugar and salt. Heat until sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Step 3: Add gelatin and vanilla. Remove from heat. Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved, then add vanilla.
Step 4: Pour and chill. Pour into small glasses, ramekins, or molds. Cool slightly, then refrigerate at least 4 hours (or overnight) until set.
Step 5: Serve. Serve directly in glasses or unmold by briefly dipping the bottoms in warm water.
Directions for raspberry sauce
Step 1: Simmer 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool and spoon over panna cotta.
Step 2: Garnish with mint leaves (optional)
