🍓 Strawberry Jelly Panna Cotta (Light – Silky – Refreshing)

✨ Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

🍮 Panna Cotta Layer

• 250 ml heavy cream
• 100 ml milk
• 60 g sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 g gelatin powder (or 2 gelatin sheets)
• 2 tbsp cold water

🍓 Strawberry Jelly Layer

• 200 g fresh strawberries (blended)
• 40 g sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 5 g gelatin powder (or 2 gelatin sheets)
• 2 tbsp cold water

🌿 Garnish

• Whipped cream
• Fresh strawberries
• Mint leaves
• Powdered sugar (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Bloom gelatin (for panna cotta)

• Mix gelatin with cold water
• Let sit 5–10 minutes until swollen

🔹 Step 2: Make panna cotta

• Heat cream + milk + sugar (do NOT boil)
• Stir until sugar dissolves
• Remove from heat → add vanilla
• Add gelatin → stir until smooth

🔹 Step 3: Set first layer

• Pour into molds
• Chill for 3–4 hours until set

🔹 Step 4: Prepare strawberry jelly

• Blend strawberries until smooth
• Heat with sugar + lemon juice (2–3 minutes)
• Bloom gelatin separately, then add into warm strawberry mix
• Stir until dissolved

🔹 Step 5: Add jelly layer

• Let strawberry mixture cool slightly (important)
• Pour gently over set panna cotta
• Chill again for 2–3 hours

🔹 Step 6: Serve

• Unmold (dip mold briefly in warm water)
• Top with whipped cream, strawberries, mint

💡 Pro Tips

• Let jelly cool before pouring → prevents mixing layers
• Use ripe strawberries → natural sweetness + color
• Strain puree for ultra-smooth finish
• Don’t overuse gelatin → keeps texture soft, not rubbery
• For extra shine: brush jelly top lightly with glaze

🔥 Final Result

• Texture: soft, creamy panna cotta + light jelly layer
• Flavor: sweet, slightly tangy, super refreshing
• Look: glossy red finish with clean layers → high-end dessert vibe

👉 This one is light, elegant, and perfect after a heavy meal — looks fancy but actually easy to make.