Easter Panna Cotta

This Easter Panna Cotta recipe combines the creamy texture of traditional Italian panna cotta with cute Easter decorations. The addition of a light pink color and cute bunny ears made from marshmallows gives this panna cotta a sweet Easter look. It's a good option if you're looking for something that's not too complicated but still feels special for the holiday.

Prep Time 40

Chill Time 6

Total Time 6 40

Servings Mini Cups

Calories 353kcal

Author Fay

INGREDIENTS

Panna Cotta

2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) water cold
1½ teaspoon (1 ½ teaspoon) gelatine
300 ml (300 ml) heavy cream (A)
300 ml (300 ml) heavy cream (B)
½ cup (½ cup) sugar
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
food colour pink

Cup Rim Decoration

⅓ cup (⅓ cup) chocolate melted
2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) sprinkles

Whipped Cream Topping

1⅓ cups (1 ⅓ cups) heavy cream
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) powdered sugar

Easter Bunny Ears

12 (12) marshmallows

INSTRUCTIONS

Panna Cotta

In a small bowl, pour 2 tablespoons of cold water. Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons of gelatine powder evenly over the water. Let it sit undisturbed for about 5-10 minutes, allowing the gelatine to absorb the water and bloom (swell up).
In a saucepan, add heavy cream (A) and sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture gently but constantly to dissolve the sugar.
Heat the mixture until it's warm and almost boiling (look for steam and small bubbles around the edge), but do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add vanilla and bloomed gelatine. Mix until gelatine dissolves.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove any lumps.
Add the remaining cold heavy cream (B). Add a few drops of pink food coloring, and stir until the color is uniform and you achieve your desired shade.
Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Cup Rim Decoration

Dip rims into melted chocolate, then into sprinkles. Let dry.
Once the rims are dry, pour the panna cotta mixture into each cup, stopping below the rim to leave room for the topping.
Place the cups in the refrigerator to set, ideally overnight or at least 4 hours.

Bunny Ears and Whipped Cream Topping

Cut each pink marshmallow diagonally to create two ear shapes.
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar.
Whip the mixture until it forms stiff peaks.
Pipe a swirl of whipped cream on top of each set panna cotta.
Gently insert two marshmallow pieces into the whipped cream on each panna cotta to resemble bunny ears.

NOTES

Ensure gelatine is fully bloomed for a smooth texture.

Avoid boiling the cream to prevent separation.

Let the chocolate on the cups dry completely before adding panna cotta.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best for setting.

To create a professional finish, use a piping bag for the whipped cream.

Add the marshmallow ears just before serving to keep them upright and fresh.

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