Vanilla Mixed Berry Orange Panna Cotta

Aug 27, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Custards puddings creams Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Beans Easy

This panna cotta sets softly rather than firmly, giving each spoonful a silky, delicate wobble. Orange adds flavor and texture. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works.

Prep 15 min

Cook 8 min

Chill 4 hr

Total 4 hr 23 min

Servings 6

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Ingredients

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servings

3.0 cups (720.0 ml)heavy cream
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
2 ½ tsp (7.0 g)unflavored powdered gelatin
3.0 tbsp (45.0 ml)cold water
⅛ tsp (0.75 g)fine sea salt
½ (2.0 g)VanillaGoods vanilla bean, split and scraped

For serving

1.0 cup (180.0 g)mixed berry compote, chilled

Flavor Accent

2.0 tsp (4.0 g)finely grated orange zest

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Instructions

Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the cold water and let it stand for 5 minutes. The gelatin should absorb the water and look wrinkled and swollen.
Warm the cream, sugar, salt, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Take the pan off the heat when the cream is steaming; do not let it reach a rolling boil.
Steep the finely grated orange zest in the warm cream for 5 minutes, then strain the cream and return it to the saucepan before adding the gelatin. The accent should be evenly distributed with no visible pockets.
Remove the vanilla pod, then whisk the bloomed gelatin into the hot cream until it dissolves completely. The mixture should look completely smooth, with no visible gelatin granules or strings.
Divide the mixture among six small glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Spoon the chilled berry compote over each serving just before serving. The panna cotta should be set around the edges and wobble softly in the center.

Tips

No vanilla bean? Use 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla powder instead. Add it where the recipe adds the seeds; if the bean is steeped in hot milk or cream, stir the swap in after cooking, off the heat.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla mixed berry orange panna cotta?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to rest, chill, or cool. It makes 6 servings.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

No vanilla bean? Use 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla powder instead. Add it where the recipe adds the seeds; if the bean is steeped in hot milk or cream, stir the swap in after cooking, off the heat.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 6 servings this recipe makes.

518 Calories / serving

42.8g Fat

31.5g Carbs

4.0g Protein

30.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (6 servings): ~3108 cal · 257g fat · 189g carbs · 24g protein · 180g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 518 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Swimming laps 73 min
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Dancing 84 min
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