Description
Salted Caramel Panna Cotta is a rich and creamy dessert that blends the luxurious texture of panna cotta with the sweet and salty flavor of homemade or store-bought caramel sauce. This indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion, from dinner parties to simple after-dinner indulgence. With its smooth texture and balanced flavors, it’s a dessert everyone will love and can be made in advance to save time!
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 packet (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to tast
Instructions
- Prepare the gelatin: In a small bowl, combine gelatin and water. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- Heat the cream and milk: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium until simmering, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
- Add gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Add flavorings: Stir in vanilla extract and caramel sauce until smooth.
- Set the panna cotta: Pour mixture into serving glasses or molds, allowing it to cool slightly before refrigerating.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Finish and serve: Drizzle with salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt before serving.
Notes
- You can make the panna cotta up to 1 day in advance to let the flavors set.
- Feel free to adjust the saltiness by using more or less sea salt.
- For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and use coconut cream and almond milk instead of dairy.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 4 hours minimum
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
