Panna Cotta (Fior di Latte )

By Foodiewife

*Note: To make Panna Cotta di Fiori di Arancia, simply add 2 teaspoons of orange flower water to the cream base before combining it with the gelatin, and follow the rest of the recipe as written.

Ingredients

• 4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 teaspoons powdered gelatin
• 6 tablespoons cold water

Details

Adapted from stickygooeycreamychewy.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the heavy cream and sugar in a saucepan until hot, but not simmering. Keep stirring to dissolve the sugar. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat. If you’re using any extra flavoring, now is the time to add it*.
Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a medium-sized bowl and let stand for about 10 minutes.
*Note: To make Panna Cotta di Fiori di Arancia, simply add 2 teaspoons of orange flower water to the cream base before combining it with the gelatin, and follow the rest of the recipe as written.

Pour the hot cream mixture over the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
You can serve the panna cotta either in custard cups, pretty glasses or unmolded. If you plan to unmold the panna cotta, lightly coat the inside of the cups/molds with a neutral-tasting oil before pouring the mixture in, so they will slide out easily. Then, divide the panna cotta mixture into your cups, glasses or molds, and chill until firm, at least two hours.
If unmolding, run a sharp knife around the edge of each panna cotta and unmold each onto a small plate. Garnish as desired.