25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
16. White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Stewed Strawberries
This elegant dessert combines creamy white chocolate panna cotta with sweet, stewed strawberries for a simple treat that feels special. It is quick to make ahead and easy to serve, making it convenient for entertaining or a weekend treat. It can be a good choice for those looking to avoid nuts, wheat, and soy.
White chocolate panna cotta with stewed strawberries can impress guests with its look and flavor, but it uses easy steps and familiar ingredients. Anyone can follow the simple instructions and enjoy bringing a restaurant-style dessert to the table at home.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 4 hours 25 minutes (includes chilling)
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people, with 1 small cup each
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
Preparation
- Sprinkle the gelatin over boiling water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Heat heavy whipping cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, but not boiling.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chopped white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and dissolved gelatin until everything is blended.
- Pour the mixture into four small cups or ramekins and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, until the mixture is set.
- Combine the strawberries with a little sugar, if desired, and let them sit for 10 minutes to create a simple stew.
- Spoon the stewed strawberries over the chilled panna cotta before serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Sugars: 22 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Calcium: 110 mg
