Halloween Panna Cotta

Name: Halloween Panna Cotta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 500 ml of heavy cream; 50 g of sugar; 1 vanilla bean (or tsp of vanilla extract); 3 sheets of gelatin; 4 slices of kiwi; 4 blueberries; 150 g of raspberries; 1 tbsp of sugar

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This vanilla panna cotta is served with a red coulis for a bloody effect. 👁️ A kiwi/blueberry eye decoration reinforces the Halloween theme.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 5 min
Rest: 4 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €6.00

Panna Cotta

2 cups heavy cream
4 tbsp sugar
1 vanilla beanor tsp of vanilla extract
3 sheets of gelatin

Eye decoration

4 slices of kiwi
4 blueberries
1 ¼ cups raspberries
1 tbsp sugar

Equipment

Saucepan
Bowl
Whisk
Round silicone individual molds
Knife
Spoon
Refrigerator
Sieve

Instructions

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Soak the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water for to soften them.
In a saucepan, pour in the heavy cream and add the sugar and the vanilla seeds (or vanilla extract).

Gently heat the mixture until it is very warm, without letting it boil.
Squeeze out the gelatin sheets and add them to the hot cream. Whisk well so they melt completely.
Pour the mixture into round molds and let cool at room temperature.
Then place the molds in the refrigerator for a minimum of so the panna cotta sets well.
If you're making a homemade coulis: crush the raspberries with the sugar, then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds.
Gently unmold the panna cottas onto black plates to emphasize the "eye" effect.
Place a kiwi slice on each panna cotta to represent the iris, then a blueberry in the center for the pupil.
Pour the red fruit coulis around the panna cotta for a realistic "bloody" effect.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

220kcal

Protein2 g4%
Carbs18 g33%
Fat15 g63%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

To unmold the panna cotta more easily, briefly dip the molds in hot water (make sure the water doesn't touch the dessert) before turning them over onto the plate! 🔥 This makes unmolding much cleaner and faster.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The texture of the panna cotta and the fruit coulis is altered after thawing (grainy, watery).

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days max in the fridge in covered verrines or airtight containers.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Ideal for the day before, requires chilling time to set.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable, served cold.

Variations

Use store-bought coulis if you're short on time.
Serve on black plates for a bloody effect.
Replace the kiwi with a lychee slice.

Mistakes to avoid

Boiling the cream: heat gently, without boiling.
Adding the gelatin without squeezing it out: squeeze it out before adding it to the hot cream.
Unmolding too soon: let it set for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a Halloween panna cotta?

Soak the gelatin, heat the cream with the sugar and vanilla without boiling, add the squeezed-out gelatin, pour into round molds, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

How do you make the bloody raspberry coulis?

Crush 150 g of raspberries with 1 tablespoon of sugar, then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove the seeds. Pour it around the panna cotta for a bloody effect.

How do you make the kiwi eye?

Place a kiwi slice on each panna cotta to represent the iris, then a blueberry in the center for the pupil. The red coulis around it reinforces the Halloween effect.

How long should the panna cotta set?

Let it cool at room temperature, then place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours so the panna cotta sets well. Gently unmold onto plates, preferably black ones.