How to make panna cotta? Easy Italian dessert from the Mediterranean diet

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.

Cut the tops off the strawberries and cut them in half.

Add a little bit of water to the pan to prevent sticking and add the strawberries.

Cook the strawberries on medium heat for 5 minutes until they are mushy, then set aside.

In a saucepan, combine light cream, sugar, and a vanilla pod.

Heat the mixture until the sugar has dissolved, ensuring it does not boil.

Whisk the milk until it starts making bubbles, then remove from heat.

Add agar agar to the milk mixture and let it rest.

After the milk has cooled, pour it into individual ramekins, using 300g of cream.

Top the panna cotta with the cooked strawberries and add chopped pistachios for good fat and fiber.

Chill the panna cotta in the fridge and serve with the strawberry coulis on top.

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