Baking is Love: strawberry panna cotta parfaits.

I really love Panna Cotta!

I've loved it since the first time I made it in 2013. Panna Cotta is a delicious Italian dessert, made up of just a few elements - cream (and or milk), sugar and vanilla that are set with unflavored powdered gelatin. Panna Cotta has a very rich flavor and also silky smooth texture.. like a custard pudding. And you couldn't believe that it only takes a few minutes to make it! So easy and so simple.

My mom usually make almond milk pudding at home, it's my favourite too... and Panna Cotta does taste alike. I think the texture is almost the same. But probably Panna Cotta is more creamy, smoother also and mostly served with fruit sauces (strawberry, raspberry or blueberry sauce, etc).

Panna Cotta is one elegant dessert that looks stunning and also tastes delicious. I've talked with a friend before and he said that Panna Cotta is often served in a luxurious restaurant or hotel, and may cost a bit expensive too. But really (and honestly), it's so easy to make... and you can make it for a lil' party, even a big one, or maybe as a lovely dessert just for the delight of your family and loved ones.

If you have something big this weekend and still think about any special dessert to make, you can try this now. My Strawberry Panna Cotta Parfaits has been chilled overnight! Here's the recipe to follow:

Makes 6 individual servings (depends on what kind of dessert cups you use).

Ingredients:

1 package (7 gr) unflavored powdered gelatin

60 ml cold milk

540 ml heavy whipping cream

60 grams powdered or icing sugar

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

1). In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold milk and let this mixture sit for about 5 until 10 minutes. It will soften, sell and become spongy.

2). Meanwhile, combine the cream and sugar in a medium saucepan and bring it just to a boil, stirring to dissolve the powdered sugar.

3). Once the cream is already hot, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture. Stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved. Then stir in the vanilla extract.

4). Pour the cream into the glass and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours, or until set (as always, better overnight!).

5). Serve with a medley of fresh strawberries and a store-bought strawberry sauce.