Salted Caramel Panna Cotta Recipe With Step By Step Pictures (2024)

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For a change, I knew what I wanted to share with you as Easter special dessert. Panna Cotta has made an appearence in my to do list long time ago. I saw a White Chocolate Panna Cotta recipe eons ago in one of my cooking books, so I wanted to try that. Then, I happened to taste a Vanilla panna cotta with some berries from a friend's place, so I changed white chocolate to vanilla.

Then, sometime ago I saw Gordon Ramsay making Espresso Panna Cotta in his cookery show, so I changed my plan again. Btw, I think, I watch his cookery show with his family, not for the recipes or cooking tips mainly, but to see a calm version of himself ;) Anyways, let's get to our recipe.

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So I was searching for espresso / coffee panna cotta and then I came across this recipe! Once I saw the title “Salted Caramel” I changed the plan just like that. Did I just contradict myself? Did I tell you, I knew what I wanted to share with you? Well, most of the time, I'm thoroughly clueless about what I want, but somehow it all works out in the end ;) At least this time, I'm sticking to the base plan, I made a panna cotta!

It's absolutely simple and easy to make this. If you are worried about caramel making process, check out the step by step pictures here(omit the last step of adding warm water, it's not required for this recipe). Trust me, it's not complicated. This is one good looking dessert and tastes great too. You can top it with some praline or I tried caramelising some sugar with the blowtorch, that also works well. I do hope you give this dessert a try.

We, Jose and Maria, Wish You and Your loved ones a Blessed Easter! Stay Blessed!

Here is the recipe…

Put the sugar with 1 tbsp water, in a heavy bottomed saucepan and melt it on medium heat until it becomes a dark amber colour. Do not stir, but if lumps start forming swirl the pan around…

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Carefully add the warm cream mixture stirring it into the caramel and keep it on the fire (it may solidify at this point, so keep stirring and the caramel will melt again)…

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Add the dissolved gelatine and mix well. Add sea salt and mix.Strain the mixture into glasses/moulds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before
serving…

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Recipe adapted from here

Salted Caramel Pannacotta With Praline

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 4 -6

Author: Maria Jose Martin

Ingredients

  • 300 ml Whipping / heavy cream (10 oz. cream / 1 1/4 cup)
  • 100 ml Milk (3.5 oz. / 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 100 gms Sugar (3.5 oz. / 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract / essence (I used 1 Vanilla bean)
  • 2 tsp Gelatine powder (refer notes if you are using gelatine sheets, refer notes for veg substitute)
  • 1 pinch Sea salt

For Praline

  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (I used walnuts, you can use cashew, almonds, praline, macadamia..)

Instructions

  • Dissolve 2 tsp gelatine in 100 ml hot water and keep it aside.

  • Microwave milk, cream and vanilla essence / vanilla bean paste for 40 seconds. Give it a stir and microwave again for 30 seconds.

  • Put the sugar with 1 tbsp water, in a heavy bottomed saucepan and melt it on medium heat until it becomes a dark amber colour. Do not stir, but if lumps start forming swirl the pan around.

  • Carefully add the warm cream mixture stirring it into the caramel and keep it on the fire (it may solidify at this point, so keep stirring and the caramel will melt again).

  • Add the dissolved gelatine and mix well. Add sea salt and mix.

  • Strain the mixture into glasses/moulds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before serving. Sprinkle the praline over the set panna cotta, before serving.

  • To make praline:

  • Add 1 tbsp water to the sugar and let it melt. Once it becomes a dark amber colour, add chopped nuts. Mix it, so that the nuts are coated with the caramel. Pour the mixture over al.foil or baking paper and let it cool. Once it's cooled, powder it using a rolling pin. Sprinkle it over the set panacotta, before serving.

Notes

Gelatine sheets - If you are using gelatine sheets, you will need 3 sheets. Put the gelatine sheets in a bowl filled with cold water for 10 minutes or until soft. Squeeze the excess water from the gelatine sheets and add them to the hot caramel cream. Mix well until completely incorporated.

You can use agar agar or china grass instead of gelatine. Use same qty of gelatine ie 2 tsp china grass powder.

I got 2 big size serving and 4 small size serving from the above qty.

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15 thoughts on “Salted Caramel Panna Cotta With Praline”

  1. Hi

    This recipe is metric right…

    Thank You for an awesome recipe :)

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  2. Hello!! The gelatine in powder you disolve in 100ml of hot water ? Then you add the water to the mixture
    But if we use the gelatine sheets there will be 100ml of water missed in the recipe correct ?

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  3. Hello, is it possible to set it in moulds and then demould them or do you have to do it in glasses?

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  4. Hi Maria,
    Tried the caramel panacotta last week. Everyone loved it especially my daughter.. thanks for yet another easy and yummy recipe?
    Josphine

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    • Hi Josphine,

      Thanks dear :) Really happy to know that you liked this recipe. It’s one of our fav dessert too..

      Cheers
      Maria

      Reply

  5. This looks incredible! Love Panna Cotta!

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  6. Maria, could you post a recipe for the masala sauce that comes with the berra kabab masala at my favorite Indian restaurant? Thanks in advance-

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  7. A must try recipe!!!
    Super simple to make. Perfect for people like me who do not like to spend too much time understanding or making the recipe ?
    Thanks a lot Maria for all your time and patience :)

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    • Hi Aditi,

      Thank you so much dear :) I’m really happy that you liked it.

      Cheers
      Maria

      Reply

  8. Hi Maria,

    Can I use normal salt instead of Sea salt?

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    • I guess you can :)

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  9. Maria, can I use Amul fresh cream? Really difficult to get heavy/whipping cream here

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    • Hi Maria,

      I guess you can do that… I havent tried it yet, but I’ve heard some ppl using it in place of whipping cream. Hope you will like it.

      Cheers
      Maria

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  10. Yummmmmmmm! I have been too busy working and traveling all these days. Now that I have quit working, I am going to make this dish today….it looks irresistible! Thank you for generously haring the recipe!

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    • Hi Bhanu,

      Thank you! Hope you get to try this as well as other recipes from the blog. Hope you will like it.

      Hope you get to make most of your time now :)

      Cheers
      Maria

      Reply

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Salted Caramel Panna Cotta Recipe With Step By Step Pictures (2024)

FAQs

How to make pana cotta? ›

Method
  1. Prepare the molds: Lightly brush or spray six 6-ounce ramekins with oil. ...
  2. Soften the gelatin: ...
  3. Warm the cream and sugar: ...
  4. Whisk the cream into the gelatin: ...
  5. Add the sour cream and vanilla: ...
  6. Fill and chill the molds: ...
  7. Make the raspberry sauce: ...
  8. Unmold the panna cotta:

Why is my panna cotta rubbery? ›

The gelatin gets stronger as it sits, so this will be a bit rubbery by days 4 or 5, but you can mitigate this by letting the panna cotta sit at room temperature for about half an hour before serving.

Why isn t my panna cotta setting? ›

Why is my panna cotta not setting? It's likely that you either didn't dissolve the gelatin properly, or didn't use enough gelatin.

What is the difference between panna cotta and crème caramel? ›

Similar in texture to an Italian panna cotta, crème caramel is actually made without the addition of gelatin or starches: the eggs will thicken the mixture themselves and, with gentle and careful cooking, will give you a perfect texture, smooth and compact, but at the same time enveloping and velvety.

What are the main ingredients in panna cotta? ›

Panna cotta means “cooked cream” in Italy, and that's essentially what the base is: heated heavy cream (often with a little half-and-half or whole milk) set with powdered gelatin and flavored with vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste.

What are the key factors when making panna cotta? ›

I analyzed a dozen recipes for panna cotta for three main attributes: the percentage of butterfat, the amount of gelatin and the sweetness. The jiggle: The reason for the gelatin is obvious — a perfect panna cotta should have just enough that it seems the cream is barely holding together.

Does panna cotta jiggle? ›

(An Italian chef once told me, that panna cotta should jiggle like a pretty lady's breast), I don't know if he was right but you need your Panna cotta's to have a proper wobble yet firm enough to hold the shape.

Why is panna cotta so good? ›

The dairy and sugar are heated just until they are warm enough to dissolve the sugar and gelatin, then poured into individual ramekins or custard cups and chilled until set. Its ingredients are very simple, making panna cotta famous for its silky texture and lightly sweet, milky flavor.

Why is my panna cotta gritty? ›

Underhydrated gelatin will be stubbornly gritty, never dissolving, and negatively impact the final set. As with all gelatin desserts, this will become firmer the longer it sits, so eat your panna cotta within 24 hours for the most delicate, elegant texture.

What does panna cotta mean in English? ›

Panna cotta ( lit. 'cooked cream') is an Italian dessert of sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and molded.

How to speed up panna cotta? ›

Panna cotta: the quick recipe

There is a super-fast variation of the classic recipe. Simply remove the milk and dissolve the sugar and fish gelatin (softened in water) directly into the hot cream. Perfect for those who don't feel like dirtying more than one pot!

Can you use plastic cups for panna cotta? ›

Panna Cotta (serve 4-6)

I use good quality plastic cup because they're easier to wiggle. -Put cream, vanilla bean, sugar, and gelatin in a pan. Continuously stir in medium heat until almost boiling. Pour into molds and chill.

Is Bavarian cream the same as panna cotta? ›

What is the difference between panna cotta and Bavarian cream? While both desserts are thickened with gelatin, panna cotta is made without egg. Bavarian cream on the other hand includes eggs as well as whipped cream which has been folded into the mixture before setting.

What is the difference between crème brûlée and panna cotta? ›

Creme brulee is thicker and creamier than panna cotta, which has a softer, more gelatinous consistency.

Is flan the same as crème brûlée or panna cotta? ›

Highlights. Panna Cotta is a smooth, creamy dessert of Italian origin. Creme Brulee is famous because it is usually topped with brown sugar. Flan refers to a sweet custard-like dessert, topped with caramel.

What is the difference between panna cotta and pudding? ›

There's one main distinction that makes the two desserts so different, and it has to do with their makeup. Pudding and custard are thickened with egg yolks to give them their traditional appearance. Instead of egg yolks, panna cotta is hardened with gelatin, and egg yolks are not present within the recipe.

Is panna cotta good or bad for you? ›

Panna cotta can always be the right dessert — whether you're throwing a fancy party or a small one, have lots of time or no time, are gluten-free, dairy-free, allergy-prone, vegan, or simply craving a delicious and creamy sweet. It's perfect.

Is panna cotta the same as milk pudding? ›

Panna cotta is similar to pudding, but slightly more firm. It is technically cooked cream set with gelatin, and it couldn't be easier to make.

What is panna cotta cake made of? ›

Its recipe includes cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, gelatin, rum, and marsala poured into a mold with caramel. Another author considers the traditional flavoring to be peach eau de vie, and the traditional presentation not to have sauce or other garnishes.

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