Panna cotta is one of my favorite Italian desserts. Being a sweet lover this rich and creamy dessert was in my todo list for a long time.
Last December we went to California for vacation. There I went to IKEA, and I saw heart shaped cool ice cube tray for 99c and it attracted me a lot. At that moment I decided to do panna cotta in that and there couldn't be a better day to post it

Ingredients
- Heavy Cream - 1 cup + 1/4 cup
- Milk - 2 tablespoon + 2 tsp
- Agar Agar powder - 1 teaspoon or unflavoured gelatin - 1 envelope 1 tbsp
- Sugar - 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
- Strawberry - 5 to garnish
Instructions
- Grease the ramekins (mold) with cooking spray or butter (Silicon mold doesn't need greasing)
- In a bowl combine warm milk and agar agar powder and keep aside till the powder completely dissolves in milk (If you are using gelatin, combine gelatin to the room temperarure milk and keep aside till the gelatin completely dissolves in milk)
- Heat a saucepan to medium heat and add heavy cream and sugar. Bring the cream to boil and Pour the agar agar powder (gelatin) and milk into the cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Switch off and add vanilla and salt; mix well and pour into ramekins
- Cool the ramekins uncovered at room temperature. When cool, cover with cling flim and refrigerate for 6 -8 hours (preferably overnight)
- To demold :
- Wipe a serving plate with a damp paper towel (a damp plate helps to reposition the panna cotta more easily if it doesn't fall in the right spot)
- Fill a large bowl with hot water and keep the panna cotta ramekin into that for minute and take out (Skip this step for silicon mold)
- Run a thin knife carefully around the sides of a ramekin. Don't slide the knife all the way into the cup; just release the top edge of the pudding from the edge of the cup
- Invert the ramekin over the plate and shake gently to help the panna cotta fall out, or press gently on one side to help nudge it out. It should fall out on the plate easily. (If it does not, return to the warm water bath in increments of 30 - 40 seconds.) Reposition on the plate if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, lightly covered
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Notes
- Can add fruit puree like mango, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, etc. and make fruit panna cotta
- Can use vanilla bean instead of extract
- Can add extract of your choices like almond extract, butterscotch, and many more
- Make sure gelatin (agar-agar powder) mixed well with milk to avoid panna cotta from being liquid form
- Avoid cooking heavy cream after adding agar agar powder (gelatin) milk
- For vegan version can use coconut milk instead of milk
- Instead of demolding can also serve them in the ramekin
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Ingredients:
Heavy Cream - 1 cup + 1/4 cup
Milk - 2 tablespoon + 2 tsp
Agar Agar powder - 1 teaspoon or unflavoured gelatin - 1 envelope (1 tbsp)
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
Strawberry - 5, to garnish
Method:
- Grease the ramekins (mold) with cooking spray or butter (Silicon mold doesn't need greasing)
- In a bowl combine warm milk and agar agar powder and keep aside till the powder completely dissolves in milk (If you are using gelatin, combine gelatin to the room temperarure milk and keep aside till the gelatin completely dissolves in milk)
- Heat a saucepan to medium heat and add heavy cream and sugar. Bring the cream to boil and Pour the agar agar powder (gelatin) and milk into the cream, stirring until completely dissolved. Switch off and add vanilla and salt; mix well and pour into ramekins
- Cool the ramekins uncovered at room temperature. When cool, cover with cling flim and refrigerate for 6 -8 hours (preferably overnight)
To demold :
- Wipe a serving plate with a damp paper towel (a damp plate helps to reposition the panna cotta more easily if it doesn't fall in the right spot)
- Fill a large bowl with hot water and keep the panna cotta ramekin into that for minute and take out (Skip this step for silicon mold)
- Run a thin knife carefully around the sides of a ramekin. Don't slide the knife all the way into the cup; just release the top edge of the pudding from the edge of the cup
- Invert the ramekin over the plate and shake gently to help the panna cotta fall out, or press gently on one side to help nudge it out. It should fall out on the plate easily. (If it does not, return to the warm water bath in increments of 30 - 40 seconds.) Reposition on the plate if desired. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, lightly covered
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Thank you for sharing, very YummY recipe. Happy Valentines.
Thanku:-)
Love this dessert! I make something similar that I call halwo, I guess it's also called falooda in other languages too. Reading your recipe making me wish for more. I just made some last week but I guess I'll have to make it again. This time using your recipe 😉
Wow falooda, I love it:-) now you are tempting me
Lovely dessert.. Happy Valentines day to you too 🙂
Thanks Sri:-)
Oh my goodness - looks droolicious. .. perfect treat for the occasion. ...slurp
Thanks Chitra:-)
Happy Valentine's Day! Lovely panna cotta all'italiana:))
Happy valentine's day:-) thanku
Thanku Lia:-)
Love the little heart!! I have those same molds and just made ice in them for the kiddos to have in their special drinks for Valentine's brunch tomorrow. Your panna cotta sounds fantastic.
That's awesome:-) I am sure kids will love it. IKEA stuffs are just awesome
I love Panna Cotta, Vidya and I love how you have presented your recipe. 🙂
Thanku Aruna:-)
delicious panna cotta and perfectly set!
Thanku Priya Akka:-)
Vidya, Love panacotta and your presentation. those heart shaped ones are super cute!
Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Thanku Sandhya:-)
Vidya,
Love Pana cotta and your beautiful presentation! The heart shaped pana cotta is super cute!
Happy Valentine's Day to you!
Thanku Sandhya:-)
Amazing looking dessert, Vidya 🙂
Thanku Linda:-)
Being Italian, I am so happy and honoured you selected an italian dessert for Valentine day. In addition the heart shaped pieces and strawberries are a perfect touch for today. Love, Love love from Italy. Francesca
Thanku dear:-)
delicious recipe with agar agar....superdelight
Thanku Vani:-)
Oh I love Panna Cotta Vidya!!!! Happy V Day!!! 🙂
Thanku:-)
Lovely, I've never made pana cotta before, I'll be trying your version soon 🙂
Thanku Loretta:-)
Beautiful! I have always wanted to make panna cotta as well, but have not yet tried. Nice job!!
Thanku, do try and let me know:-)
Aww, Vidya these are adorable and perfect for Valentine's Day! 😉
Thanku Justine:-)
panna cotta is so lovely and the heart shaped ones are a really nice touch!
Thanku Sarah:-)
Awesome Vidya!!! I have never tried pannacota....This looks absolutely delicious.... Belated Happy Valentines day 🙂
Thanku Dear:-)
Lovely Panna cotta! I'm a big fan of this dessert! Drop in to see my version of it when u please. 🙂
Thanku:-) Sure hopping to your page
They look cute 🙂
Thanks Rekha:-)
Wow!! lovely dessert!!
Thanku Sundari:-)
I have not made panna cotta because of gelatin. I will try this once I get hold of agar agar! Thank you for inspiring me!
Do try with agar agar powder Sridevi. It works well
panna cotta is a fave here, too. You've done well 🙂 But that is no surprise as everything here always looks good.
Thanku Liz:-)
Love the strawberry heart picture!
Thanku Liza:-)
This is one of my favourite dessert
Thanku Shobha:-)
Woooooow terrific
Thanku Linda:-)