Australian Women's Weekly
When you think of the best Italian desserts, panna cotta is right up there with tiramisu and these delicious recipes prove just how versatile it can be. From a traditional vanilla-flavoured treat to creatively-spiced varieties with all manner of toppings, there’s sure to be a unique variation you’ll love. Enjoy!
Clove panna cotta with fresh figs
The dessert that is deliciously creamy and wobbles like jelly.
Yoghurt panna cotta with blueberry sauce
The creamy dessert that wobbles like jelly…
Dutch chocolate panna cotta
Just when you thought panna cotta couldn’t get better?
Vanilla panna cotta with berry compote
Italian for ‘cooked cream’, panna cotta is a soft, sweet set-cream dessert that wobbles like a delicious jelly. Served here with mixed-berry compote for a burst of tart flavour.
Buttermilk panna cotta with summer fruits
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Agave is made from the Agave plant’s root bulb. While it is a low GI sweetener it should only be used in small amounts as it does have a high fructose content. It comes in a dark or light syrup and is available from most health food stores. Note
Cappuccino panna cotta
Reward yourself for afternoon tea or after dinner by devouring this creamy italian dessert infused with a coffee kick and topped with sweet white chocolate.
Panna cotta and roasted nectarines
Blended with vanilla bean, this creamy Italian specialty is best made ahead of time. Then served alongside beautifully roasted nectarines drizzled with wine for a truly satisfying dessert.
Panna cotta with strawberries and lemon basil syrup
You’d be amazed at how well aromatic herbs complement the sweet, borderline tart, flavour of fresh strawberries. All supported by a delicate creamy panna cotta.
White choc panna cotta with passionfruit sauce
Panna cotta translates from the Italian as “cooked cream”, but this dessert is far more delectable than these simple words. The addition of passionfruit adds a refreshing tropical, tangy flavour. You’ll need about 6 for this recipe.
Trio of orange panna cotta
We used organic orange blossoms, but you can use any small flower you like. The bold purple of organic violas looks striking against the pale orange panna cotta.
Coconut panna cotta with mango and coconut wafers
There are many parts to this dish, so it pays to get yourself fully organised before you begin. Despite the work involved, coconut panna cotta with mango and wafers is worth the effort.
Saffron panna cotta with honeyed figs
This is a rich and sophisticated dessert that makes an elegant end to a special dinner.
Passionfruit panna cotta with mango
Fresh, fruity and sweet, this gorgeous passionfruit panna cotta and mango dessert is perfect for entertaining guests or an indulgent weekend treat.
Chocolate panna cotta with rhubarb jelly
It is fine to use just the one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. To make chocolate shapes: melt 50g (1½ ounces) dark chocolate; place into a resealable plastic bag. Cut a tiny snip off onecorner, and pipe small shapes onto baking paper. Leave shapes to set at room temperature. Note
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