How to Make Gelatin Panna Cotta at Home:

Panna cotta is a soft, creamy dessert that comes from Italy. The name means “cooked cream”. It has been part of the culinary repertoire of the Piedmont region since at least the early 1900s. 

Traditionally, panna cotta is made using animal-based gelatin. Therefore, it is a bit difficult for someone who avoids everything porky or wants to choose a halal option.

Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder is 100% halal-certified and is made from bovine gelatin; hence, there is no stress. Panna cotta is just one of the desserts whose preparation you do not have to second-guess with this gelatine in the recipe. 

The great thing about this is that you do not need any grandiose preparations; that is, just a few ingredients with hardly any steps. With just a few steps, you could have a dessert that, once chilled, is not only fancy but is so simple to make at home.

Ingredients List

To make a smooth and creamy panna cotta at home, you only need a handful of ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen.

• 1 tablespoon Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings

• Fresh berries

• Chocolate sauce

• Caramel drizzle

• Crushed pistachios

• Mint leaves

• Coffee gelatin cubes for a twist

You can use plant-based milk like oat or almond, if you prefer a dairy-light version. If you want less sugar? Swap it for honey, agave, or stevia based on your taste.

Using Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder ensures your dessert sets properly while staying gelatine-free in the sense of avoiding porcine gelatine or gelatine from fish.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Panna cotta is much simpler than you think. Just follow these steps, and you will get a silky, restaurant-style gelatin dessert right from your fridge. 

Step 1: Bloom the Gelatin

In a small bowl, pour in 1 tablespoon of Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder and then add 3 tablespoons of cold water. Leave it for about 5 minutes. This is the blooming process, which allows the gelatin to absorb moisture and soften. 

Do not skip this; it will make the melting process later smoother.

Step 2: Heat the Cream, Milk, and Sugar

Add two cups of heavy cream, one cup of whole milk, and half a cup of sugar into the saucepan. Heat on medium, stirring gently until sugar dissolves. Be careful: do not let it boil. Just heat it so that it is hot and steamy.

Step 3: Add the Bloomed Gelatin

Take the pan off the heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm mixture.

Stir gently until the gelatin fully dissolves. You should not see any granules.

Step 4: Add Vanilla

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir again. This gives the gelatin panna cotta recipe its classic flavour.

Step 5: Pour and Chill

Pour the mixture into cups, glasses, or a silicone mold. Allow it to cool slightly to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator. Chill for 4 hours at a minimum, or until firm and set. 

If you are wondering how long gelatine takes to set, this recipe needs about 4 to 6 hours in the fridge, depending on the size of your molds.

Serving Suggestions

Once your panna cotta has set, it’s time to make it look as good as it tastes.

Here are some easy ideas to serve it:

• Top with fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.

• Add a spoonful of fruit compote or a honey drizzle for extra flavour.

• Try it with crushed pistachios or toasted coconut flakes for some crunch.

• Garnish with mint leaves for a fresh look.

You can serve it directly in transparent glasses or ramekins, as it looks elegant and saves you the trouble of unmolding.

If you wanted a more traditional presentation, though, you would unmold the panna cotta onto a little plate. You would simply dip the mold in warm water for a few seconds and flip it over. You can also sprinkle the gelatin powder on top slightly for a visually appealing look.

Using Gelito's Halal Gelatin gives you a smooth, clean finish and yet holds its form, just what you want on a gelatin dessert.

Why Use Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder?

There are many types of gelatin available. The usual recipe for panna cotta requires gelatin sheets or animal-based gelatin sources such as porcine gelatin or fish gelatine, which are not well accepted by everybody. 

Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder, on the other hand, is neither. It is produced from bovine gelatin that is certified halal, so it is safe for Muslims and others who want to use more transparent ingredients.

What makes Gelito stand out?

• Clean Ingredients: You know exactly what's in it — no guesswork or hidden sources.
  
  

• Reliable Texture: It sets well, giving you that classic panna cotta wobble.
  
  

• Neutral Taste: It doesn’t overpower your dessert, so the vanilla, cream, or toppings stay the focus.
  
  

• Easy to Use: It blooms quickly and dissolves easily into hot liquids.

This powder perfectly complements other gelatinous desserts from coffee gelatin to making your homemade jelly sweets and here is the answer for those wondering how to make gelatin sweets without animal-based products. 

If you were questioning, "Is gelatin haram?" or "Is gelatine halal?" then Gelito puts the matter to rest as it is halal-certified and made for your dietary needs.

Conclusion

Making panna cotta at home is not hard. With just a few basic ingredients and Gelito Halal Gelatin Powder, you can make a smooth, creamy dessert that looks fancy but takes very little effort.

Whether you are making it for guests, family, or just yourself, it is an easy win in the kitchen.

Try it out and tag @gelito.official on Instagram, when you share your panna cotta!

Shop our Halal Gelatin Powder now and start your dessert-making at home.