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Passion Fruit Panna Cotta

This luscious Passion Fruit Panna Cotta is a silky-smooth dessert topped with vibrant passion fruit sauce, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a sweet family meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Panna Cotta
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin about one envelope
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
For the Passion Fruit Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp about 8-10 passion fruits
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it blooms.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, and the mixture is warmed but not boiling. Add the vanilla extract.
  3. Once the cream mixture is warm, remove it from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin, making sure it’s completely dissolved.
  4. Pour the panna cotta mixture into individual cups or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
  5. While the panna cotta is setting, prepare the passion fruit sauce by combining the fresh passion fruit pulp, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Let the sauce cool before drizzling it over the panna cotta.
  7. Once the panna cotta is set, carefully run a knife around the edges to release it from the mold, or serve it in cups. Top with the passion fruit sauce.

Notes

If you can’t find fresh passion fruit, a high-quality passion fruit puree works just as well. Feel free to add toppings like toasted coconut, fresh berries, or mint leaves. This panna cotta is a great make-ahead dessert.