Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta is a 3 layered fancy Italian no bake dessert with interesting flavors in each layer. It's sweet, creamy and tangy, plus very easy to make and you can prepare it in advance. Another perfect patriotic treat for the 4th of July.
After Memorial Day weekend, we wait for the fourth of July. This year we are planning to visit Chicago for a potluck with my old friends whom we are meeting after long time, do all the rides available for the day with my little one, then watch fireworks. What are your plans for the July 4th? I hope you guys are having a great time with kids and summer holidays!
Last year I prepared a patriotic berry pie for the July 4th weekend which was appreciated by all my friends for the look and taste. If you have not checked the recipe yet please do so. It tastes amazing and when berries are in season make most use of it 🙂
If you are looking for simple and easy 15 minute dessert for the same day you can try the patriotic fruit and cream recipe.
Coming back to strawberry and blueberry panna cotta,
If you are following my blog, you mare probably familiar with my love for fresh berries and how frequently I use them in my recipes. I was surprised to see that I have not posted this simple and easy Italian dessert that I prepare every year using fresh berries. Whenever I prepare panna cotta, it also reminds me of another french dessert called Blancmange. Generally, I prepare panna cotta with only 2 layers, that is with one fruit layer and one cream layer. This is the first time I am trying out 3 layers so that I can take it for potluck and also show my love for the county that has taught me so much.
It is always a very good idea to bring with you fancy desserts for holiday gatherings like the 4th of July, Christmas and Thanksgiving, isn't it? It usually becomes the talk of the party, and you get to interact with lots of guests and make new connections.
What is panna cotta made of?
Traditionally, Panna Cotta is like very basic pudding prepared using cream and milk and thickened with gelatin.
What does panna cotta taste like?
Panna cotta looks like custard or flan. Its sweet and creamy. You can modify it with different flavors. My favorite ones are fruit flavored thickened with gelatin.
How long does panna cotta last?
Panna cotta can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for upto 3 days.
Ingredients for Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta
- 1 cup blueberries
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⅔ cup water
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¼ cup sugar
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1 pack unflavored gelatin (approx 2 ¼ tsp) or Agar agar for vegan version
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ⅔ cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pack unflavored gelatin (approx 2 ¼ tsp)
- 1 pint strawberry
- ⅔ cup water
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 pack gelatin
How to make Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta
Step I (Prepare Blueberry Panna Cotta)
- Then heat on medium heat for 5 mins while stirring continuously.
- Place serving cups in a baking tray (e.g. muffin pan or a 9 x 9 pan lined with kitchen towels) in inclined position. Pour the blueberry mix into serving cups and cool in fridge for at least 2 hrs.
Step II (Prepare Cream Layer)
- Combine milk and heavy cream.
- Add pack of gelatin, sugar, vanilla extract and let it soak for 2 mins.
- Then heat on medium heat for 5 mins while stirring continuously. Let return to room temp.
- Remove the serving cups from the refrigerator and place the cups upright in the tray. Pour the strawberry mix into serving cups on top of cream layer and cool in the fridge for another 2 hrs.
Step III (Prepare Strawberry Panna Cotta)
- Puree the strawberries along with water. Add pack of gelatin, sugar, and let it soak for 2 mins.
- Then heat on medium heat for 5 mins while stirring continuously. Let return to room temp.
- Pour into serving cups on top of cream layer and cool in fridge for another 2 hrs.
Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta is ready. Serve and enjoy!!
Tips :
- I have presented it in 5 large glasses for presentation. You can divide this into 8 to 10 smaller serving bowls.
- Also, depending on the sweetness of the fruit, you can also vary the amount of sugar for strawberry and blueberry layer
Some of my favorite summer food recipes to try for 4th of july
- patriotic berry pie for the July 4th
- thai style popcorn
- black bean veggie burger
- Chicken Tikka
- Tandoori Style Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Margherita Sandwich
- Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Tandoori Cauliflower
- Strawberries and cream
- fruit and cream
Detailed Recipe for Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta
STRAWBERRY AND BLUEBERRY PANNA COTTA | RED WHITE AND BLUE DESSERT
Ingredients
For Blueberry Layer
- 1 cup Blueberries
- ⅔ cup Water
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin ( 7 g around 2 ¼ tsp) (Use agar agar for vegan version)
For Cream Layer
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 ⅔ cups Whole milk
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin ( 7 g around 2 ¼ tsp)
For Strawberry Layer
- 1 Pint Strawberries
- ⅔ cup Water
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin ( 7 g around 2 ¼ tsp)
Instructions
Step I
- Puree the blueberries along with water. Add pack of gelatin, sugar, and let it soak for 2 mins.
- Then heat on medium heat for 5 mins while stirring continuously. Let return to room temp.
- Place serving cups in a baking tray (e.g. muffin pan or a 9 x 9 pan lined with kitchen towels) in inclined position. Pour the blueberry mix into serving cups and cool in fridge for at least 2 hrs.
Step II
- Combine milk and heavy cream. Add pack of gelatin, sugar, vanilla extract and let it soak for 2 mins.
- Then heat on medium heat for 5 mins while stirring continuously. Let return to room temp.
- Remove the tray containing the serving cups from the refrigerator. Maintaining the cups in the inclined position, pour the cream mix into serving cups on top of blueberry layer and cool in the fridge for another 2 hrs.
Step III
- Puree the strawberries along with water. Add pack of gelatin, sugar, and let it soak for 2 mins.
- Then heat on medium heat for 5 mins while stirring continuously. Let return to room temp.
- Remove the serving cups from the refrigerator and place the cups upright in the tray. Pour the strawberry mix into serving cups on top of cream layer and cool in the fridge for another 2 hrs.
- Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta is ready. Serve and enjoy!!
Notes
- I have presented it in 5 large glasses for presentation. You can divide this into smaller serving bowls.
- Also, depending on the sweetness of the fruit, you can also vary the amount of sugar for strawberry and blueberry layer
If you like this Strawberry and Blueberry Panna Cotta Recipe
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Cam
This strawberry blueberry panna cotta is delicious! its very festive and I will be making it again for the Fourth of July!
Sharon
This dessert is not only easy to make, but it's also full of summertime fruit flavors! The perfect treat for the summer holidays.
Shadi Hasanzade
What a fun idea! I love the colors and flavors! This is the perfect summer dessert and I bet kids love it too!
Denise
Your layers are stunning. Should I have strained the berries after you purée? Your berry layers look less seeded than mine:(
Kushi
I have not strained mine in the recipe. But yes, if there were a lot of seeds, it's better you pass it through a fine mesh or sieve to remove seeds and give them a more beautiful and smooth texture.