panna cotta

Italy · Europe

Short description: This molded cream dessert should be silky and delicate, holding its shape while still wobbling gently.
Ingredients: Cream, milk, sugar, gelatin, vanilla, and caramel or fruit sauce chilled into a soft set dessert.
Cultural note: Its restraint is the charm: dairy, sugar, and a clean sauce carry the whole dessert without heavy decoration.
Common misconception: It should not be rubbery; too much gelatin changes the intended texture.

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