American Jiggle-O (Vanilla Panna Cotta)

American Jiggle-O (Creamy Vanilla  Panna Cotta)

Bring a little jiggle to your next party with Creamy Vanilla  Panna Cotta.  You need to plan ahead with this dessert, but it is an easy dessert that you can whip up in 15-20 minutes.  Panna Cotta is so smooth and delicious- so impressive and so versatile.

Why you will love this Panna Cotta recipe

• Panna Cotta literally translates to ‘Cooked Cream’- a beautiful Italian delicacy that may have English roots
• Luxurious and beautiful spoon dessert
• This simple dessert can be done in a variety of ways making the recipe versatile- Both Vanilla and Mocha Panna Cotta recipes are shared here.
• Gluten-free, light and complimentary to so many meals
• No-Bake Dessert
• Inexpensive and easy to make

Creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta

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American Jiggle-O

Creamy Vanilla Panna Cotta

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Chilling Time5 hours hrs

Total Time5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: American Jiggle-o, Cream, Custard, easy, Easy Panna Cotta, Flan, Italian Custard Dessert, Italian dessert, Italian Panna Cotta, Mocha Panna Cotta, no-bake dessert, Panna Catta, Panna Cotta, Pudding, vanilla, Vanilla Panna Cotta

Yield: 6

Author: Anita Longerman

Equipment

• Jumbo silicone cups

Materials

The Jiggle part

• 1½ packages Unflavored Gelatin powder (approx 3 ¼ teaspoons)
• 4 Tbsp Water

Cream Mixture

• 1 Quart Heavy Cream
• ½ Cup Sugar
• 1 Vanilla bean, cut lengthways and scraped

Garnish

• 6-8 Mint leaves
• 6-8 Raspberries
• 6-8 Blueberries

Instructions

Prepare the Jiggle

• In a small bowl, mix the gelatin and water, and allow to moisten for 3-5 minutes

Prepare Cream Mixture

• Mix Heavy cream, Sugar, and Vanilla Bean scrapings in a medium pot
• Simmer this mixture over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring constantly
• Take off of the heat and continue stirring for 1 minute
• Add the Jiggle, and stir to dissolve the clumpy mixture
• Pour mixture into 6-8 glass ramekins or silicone cups
• Refrigerate for at least 5 hours

Garnish when cool

• If using the ramekins, garnish with a mint leaf, raspberries, and blueberries
• If using silicone cups, the angled sides allow you to flip the dessert onto a dessert plate and garnish with mint and berries

Unflavored gelatin brings the Jiggle!

Mix It Up:

Serve in a ramekin, or use angled silicone cups- and flip your Panna Cotta out and top with fruit

Version 2:  Mocha-Chocolate American Jiggle-O

• In a double boiler, melt 6 oz of Ghirardelli baking chips in a double boiler
• Add 2 Tbsp Instant Expresso, and 1 tsp vanilla, and melt until smooth
• Add all other American Jiggle-O ingredients, and follow recipe instructions
• Garnish with shaved chocolate and a raspberry

FAQs on Panna Cotta

Where does the name Panna Cotta come from?

Panna Cotta literally translates to ‘Cooked Cream’- a beautiful Italian delicacy that may have English roots

How long have Panna Cotta recipes been around?

We know that Panna Cotta, or Italian custard has been around at least since the early 1900’s in Northern Italy (Piedmont region).  Other cultures have similar custards that may pre-date Panna Cotta.

What did they use before unflavored gelatin for recipes like Panna Cotta?

Before the use of gelatins, the milk would be boiled with fish bones.  The collagen in the bones would give healthful properties and lend food the semi-solid consistency.   Foods could be made into lavish shapes, and displays for banquets.

How long does Panna Cotta last in the refrigerator?

Panna Cotta has an extremely long shelf life of up to 10 days- if tightly covered in a cool refrigerator.  For the freshest flavors serve in 3 days.

How can I tell if Panna Cotta has gone bad?

A sour smell, mold, discoloration, curdling or hard texture would indicate that the Pana Cotta has gone bad and should not be served.

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