White Chocolate Panna Cotta served with fresh strawberries, dried pomegranate seeds and cocoa nibs for a delicious sweet treat that comes together in minutes and is also gluten free.
My children refer to the Panna Cotta as a ‘milk jelly’! Sweet, creamy, jiggly and so delicious, it looks like a dessert that one would have spent time to create wherein the truth is that it is one of the quickest things to make. The fridge does all the work for you. Just like you would flavour milk or any other form of dairy, the Panna Cotta works on the same principle. After all it is a ‘jellified’ or rather version of milk. The beauty of this dessert is that it is incredibly versatile! Whether you like yours light or decadent or even extra creamy, you can choose between milk, half and half or cream. For people who are lactose intolerant, easily swap milk with dairy free alternatives nut milks, coconut milk, rice milk to name a few. For more healthier variations use buttermilk, yoghurt and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. Want something exotic? The dairy can be infused with rosewater, lavender, spices, fruit purees or citrus zest! Finally, how can there not be a chocolate version of this dessert? It is equally lovely infused with white, milk or dark chocolate but White Chocolate Panna Cotta is my favourite especially with red berries. It’s one of the most delicious pairings ever.
White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Serves 4
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp milk
300 ml thickened cream
100 g white chocolate, roughly chopped
2 tbsp castor sugar (or more if you like it sweeter)
11/2 tsp powdered gelatine
Berries, to serve
Cocoa nibs/chocolate chips, to serve
Place the 1/2 cup milk, cream, chocolate and sugar in a saucepan over low heat and cook till chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth (Do not boil.) Remove from heat.Place the 2 tbsp milk and gelatine together in a a small bowl and allow the gelatine to bloom (about 1-2 mins). Pour this gelatine mixture into the saucepan with the milk-cream mixture and mix till blended.
Cool to room temperature and pour into moulds/serving glasses. place in the refrigerator to set (about 4-5 hours). Serve with fresh fruit and cocoa nibs.
Dearest Sonali, I hope this comment finds you well today! I am recovering from one of the worse head colds I’ve had in a long time!
Oh your recipes again, are so approachable! They look difficult, exotic, and only for those who are master bakers, but the truth is that your ingredients are right in my cabinet and refrigerator, ALWAYS! To make something artistic with basic ingredients or materials is the art itself, to make something extraordinary from the ordinary. Thank you for your expertise but most of all, I thank you for YOUR friendship. Be well my friend, Anita
Panna Cotta is my favourite dessert, but I have never tried a chocolate one. This sounds and looks delicious. xxx
You do have a few version of this in your blog, I remember. Each more exotic than the other. Lovely styling Sonali.
Wow this looks delicious!
This would make a great dinner party dessert. I’ve made (dark) chocolate panna cotta and struggle with getting the chocolate to milk and everything to be creamy smooth. White chocolate might be the way to go and pairs so well with fruit. Looks beautiful.
Oh yes panna cotta is the best and you have to make it once to realize how easy it is for sure. Beautiful choice of flaovrs and colors here my dear.
Oh this looks so delicious as always Sonali! I adore how vibrant the reds are against that milk white jelly. I am salivating onto my computer. Can;t wait to try your recipe x
I made these for a dinner party last month and I just had to tell you how much everyone loved them! I am singing your praises Sonali!! There wasn;t a single empty panna cotta pot x
Oh thank you so much Ruby! I’m so happy to hear that. Sorry for the late reply. For some reason I’ve not been receiving notifications of comments on my blog posts. I really appreciate your wonderful feedback.
They are BEAUTIFUL! Something that I have to make for my husband… I myself too. Panna Cotta is one of those fave desserts of ours.
I don’t know whether Mother’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the same date as in the US. If so, I hope you have a marvelous MD with your kids this Sunday. xx
That is a beautiful Panna Cotta! Love your photographs and it’s a great recipe!
It looks so delicious and tasty!! Thanks for sharing.