15 - Min No Fuss Vanilla Panna Cotta

15 - Min No Fuss Vanilla Panna Cotta

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Silky, delicate, and luxuriously creamy, this classic panna cotta melts effortlessly with every spoonful. Prepared with simple ingredients easily found in Indian kitchens, this elegant dessert sets beautifully in the Cumin Co. Mini Cocottes- perfect for dinner parties, festive hosting, or an indulgent make ahead dessert.

The cookware that makes it

Okhli (Gray) Okhli (Gray)
Ceramic Mini Cocottes (Set of 2)
₹2,699 ₹3,999
Moringa (Green) Moringa (Green)
No. 7 Enamel Cast Iron Sauce Pan (1.3L)
₹3,249 ₹4,499
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The Pivot: BPA-Free Spatulas - Set of 3 (Set of 3)
₹899 ₹1,099

Time

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min + setting time

Ingredients

1 serving
  • 0.5

    vanilla bean, scraped(optional, for deeper flavour)
  • 0.5

    cup milk
  • 1.0

    sachet (7g) unflavoured gelatin
  • 2.0

    cups fresh cream(Amul fresh cream works well)
  • 0.25

    cup sugar

Method

  1. In the Cumin Co. Saucepan, combine fresh cream and sugar over medium heat.

  2. Pour the milk into a Mixing Bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface. Stir gently using the spatula and let it bloom for 5 minutes.

  3. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the cream just begins to warm. Do not allow it to boil.

  4. Add the bloomed gelatin mixture and whisk until completely dissolved.

  5. Stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste. If using vanilla bean, add the scraped seeds and mix well.

  6. Remove from heat and carefully pour into Cumin Co. Mini Cocottes.

  7. Allow to cool uncovered for 15 – 20 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until perfectly set.

Serving suggestions

Serve chilled directly in the Cumin Co. Mini Cocottes with fresh berries, chocolate sauce, caramel drizzle, crushed pistachios, or seasonal fruit.

For an elevated dinner-party dessert, pair with butter cookies or biscotti on the side.

Cumin Co. Expert Tip

For the smoothest panna cotta texture, never boil the cream after adding gelatin. Gentle heating ensures a delicate, silky finish.

— Aditya Mishra, Culinary Curator at Cumin Co.

Cleaning & care guide

  1. Allow the Mini Cocottes to return to room temperature before cleaning.
  2. Use Cumin Co. Gleam Cream with the Cumin Co. Cleaning Scrub Glimmer to gently preserve the ceramic and maintain their elegant shine.


Frequently asked questions

The most common panna cotta mistakes that people make is adding too much gelatin (which makes it rubbery), overheating the cream, or not letting it chill long enough. A gentle simmer and a few hours of patience in the fridge are all you need for that perfectly soft, creamy wobble.

Yes, this recipe is typically made with cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and gelatin none of which contain gluten. Just ensure any toppings or flavourings used are also gluten free.