Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
10%
Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce
45 min.
10
743kcal

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Indulge your senses with a luxurious dessert that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests: Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Vin Santo Sauce. This Italian classic is not only gluten-free but is also a delightful treat that brings together the creamy richness of whipped cream and the delicate sweetness of honey and vanilla. Every bite melts in your mouth, making it an irresistible finish to any meal.

The magic of this recipe lies in its simplicity, requiring just a few high-quality ingredients to create a dessert that feels extravagant yet can be easily mastered in just 45 minutes. The addition of Vin Santo, an exquisite Italian dessert wine, elevates the panna cotta, enhancing its flavor profile with a subtle hint of warmth and sophistication.

To take this dessert to the next level, a strawberry-Vin Santo sauce adds a burst of fruity freshness, perfectly complementing the creamy base. Sprinkled with crunchy pine nuts, this dish provides a delightful contrast in textures that enhances the overall experience.

Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply wish to give yourself a treat, this Panna Cotta with Strawberry-Vin Santo sauce promises to be a showstopper. Serve it chichi-style in delicate custard cups, and watch as your friends and family rave about this unforgettable dessert that combines elegance, flavor, and a touch of Italian charm.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cooking sherry 
  • teaspoons gelatin powder unflavored
  • tablespoon orange-flower water 
  • ounces pinenuts 
  • 10 servings pinenuts 
  • 10 servings strawberry-vin santo sauce 
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup water cold
  • cups whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Pour 1/4 cup water into metal bowl; sprinkle gelatin over.
  2. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes. Set bowl in saucepan of simmering water. Stir just until gelatin dissolves, about 1 minute.
  3. Combine cream, sugar, honey and vanilla in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Add gelatin mixture and Vin Santo; whisk until well blended.
  6. Divide 2 cups pine nuts among ten 3/4-cup custard cups. Divide cream mixture among cups. Chill overnight. Set cups in small bowl of warm water to loosen panna cotta, about 20 seconds each. Run small knife between panna cotta and custard cups. Invert panna cotta onto plates. Spoon sauce over.
  7. Sprinkle with additional pine nuts; serve.
  8. *An Italian dessert wine available at some liquor stores and specialty foods stores.

Nutrition Facts

Calories743kcal
Protein4.65%
Fat68.24%
Carbs27.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.51
Glycemic Load
13.97
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.517391194468%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.01mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:743.09kcal
37.15%
Fat:58.76g
90.4%
Saturated Fat:23.64g
147.75%
Carbohydrates:52.52g
17.51%
Net Carbohydrates:50.94g
18.52%
Sugar:34.45g
38.28%
Cholesterol:107.58mg
35.86%
Sodium:38.11mg
1.66%
Alcohol:0.19g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:9.02g
18.03%
Manganese:3.19mg
159.74%
Vitamin A:1416.58IU
28.33%
Vitamin E:4.23mg
28.18%
Copper:0.53mg
26.42%
Phosphorus:262.22mg
26.22%
Magnesium:97.9mg
24.47%
Vitamin K:22.46µg
21.39%
Zinc:2.55mg
16.99%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.27%
Iron:2.2mg
12.21%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.2%
Vitamin D:1.52µg
10.15%
Potassium:323.71mg
9.25%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%
Vitamin C:6.06mg
7.35%
Calcium:72.2mg
7.22%
Fiber:1.58g
6.32%
Selenium:4.16µg
5.95%
Folate:18.66µg
4.66%
Vitamin B5:0.37mg
3.75%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.61%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.54%
Source:Epicurious