Dolce (dessert) recipes
 

Panna cotta, literally translating to "cooked cream". Generally refers to a creamy, set Italian dessert from the Northern Italian region of Piedmont. Cream was historically eaten plain or sweetened with fruit. Over time this treat evolved into what is now a gelatin-thickened custard, flavored with vanilla, fruit, or spices and served chilled.

Basic Panna Cotta recipes

• 3/4 tsp. gelatin
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teas. vanilla or 1 small vanilla bean
• pinch of salt

-Allow the gelatin to dissolve in of the cream for about 5 minutes.

-Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and tiny bubbles appear around the edge of your pan.

-Remove from heat and add the gelatin, stir until it is thoroughly incorporated.

-Pour the cream mixture into bowls and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. Serve with fresh fruit, port, or a sweet sauce.