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Panna cotta

Soak the gelatine in cold water for 10 minutes.

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How long does Panna cotta take?

6 hr 30 min all in — 20 min prep, 10 min cook, 6 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 6 puddings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Easy.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free.

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What does it cost to cook?

Cheap night — about Under $8 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Saucepan, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

How much sugar?

80 g of Sugar.

How much sugar?

100 g (for the caramel) of Sugar.

What can I use instead?

Gelatine leaves → Powdered gelatine. Use 6 g, sprinkled over 2 tbsp cold water and left to swell.

What should I watch for?

Caramel splutters when the water goes in. Stand back.

Any tips from this recipe?

Stir as it cools so the vanilla seeds stay spread through the cream, not sunk to the bottom. Less gelatine means a softer set; serve in glasses if you want it very soft.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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