Keto Panna Cotta
Silky vanilla panna cotta set with gelatin and sweetened without sugar. An elegant, make-ahead Italian dessert with barely any carbs and a melt-in-the-mouth finish.
Elegant, effortless, and naturally low-carb
Panna cotta is proof that keto desserts can be restaurant-worthy. It is essentially sweetened cream set with a little gelatin, which means it is low-carb by nature; the only swap is trading sugar for a keto sweetener. The result is a trembling, spoon-coating custard that feels far more impressive than the effort involved.
Success comes down to two details: bloom the gelatin properly so it dissolves without lumps, and do not let the cream boil, which can dull the flavor. Chill until just set for that signature gentle wobble.
- Bloom the gelatin in cold water first
- Warm the cream gently; never boil it
- Chill at least 4 hours for a clean unmold
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Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (net carbs →)
- 1/3 cup powdered erythritol or allulose (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or seeds of 1 vanilla bean (net carbs →)
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- 2In a saucepan, warm the cream, almond milk, sweetener, and salt over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
- 3Remove from the heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- 4Stir in the vanilla, then strain the mixture through a fine sieve for a silky texture.
- 5Divide among six ramekins or glasses and cool to room temperature.
- 6Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set with a gentle wobble.
- 7Serve chilled in the glasses, or dip the ramekins briefly in warm water and invert onto plates, topping with berries.
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Recipe FAQ
How do I unmold panna cotta cleanly?
Dip the ramekin in a bowl of warm water for about 10 seconds, run a thin knife around the edge, then invert onto a plate and give it a firm shake. Chilling it fully first makes the release much easier.
Can I make it dairy free?
Yes. Replace the heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and keep the rest the same. The flavor will carry a light coconut note and the set will be just as silky.
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