Our 5 ingredient Thermomix Panna Cotta recipe infused with vanilla bean paste is a classic, light and luscious Italian-style dessert.
Panna Cotta is a famous Italian dessert made with cream, milk and sugar then firmed with gelatine.
Our Thermomix Panna Cotta recipe adds a touch of vanilla bean paste for extra flavour and is served with a variety of fresh seasonal berries.
While similar to custard, it's slightly different in that panna cotta contains gelatine which helps it to hold its shape.
This is the perfect recipe for dinner parties, Christmas or a simple dessert.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
There's something to lovely about this classic, subtle-flavoured dessert.
- A Christmas Favourite - this simple Thermomix panna cotta is popular all year round... but even more so at Christmas time!
- No-Bake Dessert - Simply prepare the mixture in your Thermomix, pour it into individual glasses or bowls and place in the fridge to set.
- Add Your Favourite Toppings - I like to use fresh berries to decorate the panna cotta as they perfectly match the sweet vanilla bean flavour of the custard. However, you can use a berry coulis, grated chocolate or even caramel sauce to serve instead.
- Prepare Ahead Of Time - panna cotta can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, making it the perfect dessert option for prepping ahead of time.
What You Need
Just 5 basic ingredients are needed to make our vanilla bean Thermomix panna cotta recipe.
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Cream - use thickened, heavy or whipping cream. Light cream is not suitable for this recipe.
- Milk - full cream milk will give you the best flavour and texture. Skim or light milk is NOT recommended.
- Caster Sugar - a superfine sugar that is perfect for desserts as it dissolves when mixed with the ingredients.
- Vanilla - for the best results and flavour, use a vanilla bean paste. This will give you the most delicious vanilla infused flavour. You 'can' use vanilla extract, but the flavour will not be as good.
- Gelatine Leaves - or gelatine powder. See recipe notes below.
Step By Step Thermomix Instructions
You won't believe how easy it is to make restaurant quality panna cotta using your Thermomix machine.
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Soften The Gelatine Leaves
Place the gelatine leaves into a bowl and cover with cold water.
Leave for 7 minutes to soften then squeeze out all of the liquid.
Step 2 - Make The Custard
Cook the cream, milk sugar and vanilla bean paste in the Thermomix bowl.
Add the squeezed and softened gelatine leaves.
Mix until combined and dissolved.
Divide the panna cotta mixture between 6 serving glasses or small bowls.
Chill for a minimum of 6 hours (preferably overnight).
Serve with fresh berries.
Expert Tips
Follow our top tips for the perfect Thermomix Panna Cotta!
- Use a good quality vanilla bean paste for the best results.
- Caster sugar is also known as superfine sugar.
- Use thickened or whipping cream.
- Full cream milk is best.
- Gelatine leaves should be softened in cold water and then squeezed of all liquid before adding to the custard.
- Gelatine powder can be used in place of the gelatine leaves. Follow the instructions on the gelatine powder for dissolving.
- Chill for a minimum of 6 hours (preferably overnight).
- This recipe can be made up to 4 days ahead of serving.
- Panna Cotta is not suitable for freezing.
- Serve with your choice of fresh berries, berry coulis, grated chocolate or caramel sauce.
FAQs
Yes you can!
Try a berry coulis, grated chocolate, caramel sauce or lemon curd.
Gelatine leaves are large clear sheets of dried gelatine. Once placed into cold water, they become soft. Squeeze out any excess liquid and then add the sheets to the panna cotta mixture. The leaves help the panna cotta to set.
Yes you can - please refer to the recipe card below for details.
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Thermomix Panna Cotta
Equipment
- Thermomix
Ingredients
- 4 extra strength gelatine leaves or 10g gelatine powder
- 600 g thickened cream
- 250 g full cream milk
- 180 g caster sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Place the gelatine leaves into a deep bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to soak for 7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla bean paste into the Thermomix bowl. Cook for 8 minutes, 80 degrees, Speed 3.
- Remove the gelatine leaves from the cold water and squeeze out all of the liquid. Place the gelatine leaves into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 20 seconds, Speed 3. Check that the gelatine has dissolved.
- Pour the mixture between 6 serving bowls or glasses. Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 6 hours (or overnight). Serve with fresh berries.
Notes
- Use a good quality vanilla bean paste for the best results.
- Caster sugar is also known as superfine sugar.
- Use thickened or whipping cream.
- Full cream milk is best.
- Gelatine leaves should be softened in cold water and then squeezed of all liquid before adding to the custard.
- Gelatine powder can be used in place of the gelatine leaves. Follow the instructions on the gelatine powder for dissolving.
- Chill for a minimum of 6 hours (preferably overnight).
- This recipe can be made up to 4 days ahead of serving.
- Panna Cotta is not suitable for freezing.
- Serve with your choice of fresh berries, berry coulis, grated chocolate or caramel sauce.
Frances Smeeton says
Do you cook for the same amount of time if you double the recipe ??
Lauren Matheson says
The cooking time would need to be adjusted, I would also be mindful to check you don't exceed the maximum capacity limit of your machine
Lauren says
My mum is a huge fan of panna cotta.. so decided to make her this! She was raving about it. So creamy and yum.. and sooo quick and easy to make! I use gelatine powder instead of leave and worked just the same
Lucy says
Thank you so much!!