Creamy Pine Nut Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Vin Santo Drizzle

Panna Cotta With Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce Recipe 🍓

Preparation Time: 24 hours
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10

Description:

Indulge in the luscious delight of Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce, a classic Italian dessert that promises to tantalize your taste buds with its creamy texture and vibrant flavors. This recipe requires a bit of preparation one day in advance as the Panna Cotta must chill overnight to achieve its perfect consistency. With a combination of creamy sweetness and fruity tanginess, it’s an ideal treat for any occasion, whether it’s a special dinner party or a cozy night in.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup cold water
• 4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 4 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange blossom honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cream sherry
• 1 cup pine nuts (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 pound fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for the sauce)
• 2 tablespoons cream sherry (for the sauce)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the sauce)
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (for the sauce)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Gelatin Mixture:

   • Pour 1/4 cup of cold water into a metal bowl.
   • Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the water and let it stand for about 10 minutes until the gelatin softens.
   • Set the bowl in a saucepan of simmering water and stir gently until the gelatin completely dissolves, which should take about 1 minute.

2. Prepare Cream Mixture:

   • In a heavy large saucepan, combine the heavy cream, sugar, orange blossom honey, and vanilla extract.
   • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring continuously until the sugar dissolves completely.
   • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the gelatin mixture along with the cream sherry. Whisk everything together until well blended.

3. Assemble Panna Cotta:

   • Divide 2 cups of pine nuts evenly among ten 3/4-cup custard cups.
   • Pour the cream mixture equally among the cups, covering the pine nuts.
   • Chill the custard cups in the refrigerator overnight to allow the Panna Cotta to set perfectly.

4. Prepare Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce:

   • In a food processor, puree the fresh strawberries until smooth.
   • Transfer the strawberry puree to a heavy large saucepan.
   • Stir in the sugar, cream sherry, vanilla extract, and grated lemon peel.
   • Simmer the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce is reduced to approximately 2 cups, which should take about 15 minutes.
   • Allow the sauce to cool before serving. (Tip: The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.)

5. Serve:

   • Before serving, set the custard cups in a small bowl of warm water for about 20 seconds to loosen the Panna Cotta.
   • Gently run a small knife around the edges of each custard cup to release the Panna Cotta.
   • Carefully invert the custard cups onto individual plates to unmold the Panna Cotta.
   • Spoon the prepared Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce generously over each serving of Panna Cotta.
   • Garnish with additional pine nuts for an extra crunch and visual appeal.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 638
• Fat: 53.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 23.3g
• Cholesterol: 130.4mg
• Sodium: 39.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 38.1g
  • Fiber: 1.9g
  • Sugar: 31.6g
• Protein: 6.8g

Indulge in the velvety richness of this exquisite Panna Cotta, paired perfectly with the vibrant flavors of the Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce. With its luxurious texture and heavenly taste, it’s sure to become a favorite dessert for any occasion!