Panna Cotta - Italian vanilla pudding

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vanilla bean

🥗Healthier: vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla extract is easier to find and less expensive.

fruit puree

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit provides natural sweetness and flavor.

Put the gelatin leaves into water to dissolve.

Combine cream, milk, sugar, and lemon peel in a pot.

Slice the vanilla pod and scrape out the beans, then add both the pod and beans to the pot.

Heat the mixture until it simmers, ensuring the sugar is dissolved and the vanilla flavor is extracted.

Add the gelatin leaves to the pot and stir until dissolved.

Pour the mixture into individual glasses, distributing evenly.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

To unmold, place the glasses in hot water for a moment to loosen.

Run a finger around the edge to help release the panna cotta from the glass.

Invert the glass onto a plate to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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