Grandma Andy's Panna Cotta Creme 1981

Submitted by andypandy

"My panacotta recipe, with sour cream for an authentic Italian taste. Reduce balsamic vinegar to a syrup, and try with strawberries drizzlesd on the side."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 8.62 ml gelatin, granules
• 29.58 ml cold water
• 709.77 ml whipping cream (heavy cream or half & half)
• 118.29 ml granulated sugar
• 4.92 ml vanilla
• 1.23 ml salt
• 59.14 ml sour cream (this is to your taste OR can be left out)

directions

1. Sprinkle gelatin over the cold water in a small saucepan.
2. Let sit for a few minutes.
3. Over low heat place saucepan with the gelatin and the heavy cream.
4. Add in the sugar, vanilla, and salt.
5. Stir until just warm, and no granules of sugar are felt between the fingertips.
6. NOT COOKING THE MIXTURE-- JUST DISOLVING-- Let cool.
7. Add 1/4 cup of dairy sour cream to the mixture, A LITTLE AT A TIME, This gives it a authentic tart taste as in Italy.
8. Add as much as you like for your taste.
9. Or it can be left out .
10. Pour into custard dishes.
11. Refrigerate until firm.
12. Serve with strawberries or peaches, with reduced Balsamic vinegar to a thick syrup.
13. Good this way.
14. Good served Plain also.

Reviews

[abelliveau]

This was delicious!! I've made it for my grand-daughter and she loves it. Just like I did when my Nonna made it for me when I was a little girl. I have also made it with about 1/2 t of almond extract as well. Thanks for submitting this recipe Andypandy!!