By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
524 cal · 45 min
Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
Recipe GLPR4c8f4295332fa2
A silky, elegant Italian dessert featuring a delicate lemon-infused cream set with gelatin. Light, refreshing, and topped with vibrant fresh berries for a classic Mediterranean finish.
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Ingredients
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 (0.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh berries, for serving
Directions
Pour the fat-free milk into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder over it. Stir gently to combine and let sit for a few minutes to allow the gelatin to soften.
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream and granulated sugar over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally and watching carefully as the cream will bubble up quickly. Once boiling, add the softened gelatin mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Carefully pour the warm panna cotta mixture into four individual ramekin dishes, dividing evenly.
Allow the ramekins to cool uncovered at room temperature until they reach room temperature, approximately 20–30 minutes.
Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the panna cotta is fully set and chilled.
When ready to serve, top each panna cotta with a generous portion of fresh berries and enjoy immediately.
Comments
All ingredients are stocked at every major Charlotte chain, and the cost per serving runs under $3 with heavy cream and fresh berries being the main drivers. The stated 45 minutes is honest but misleading—actual hands-on work is under 10 minutes, then it needs 4 to 6 hours chilling, so plan this for make-ahead dessert rather than weeknight finale. It's elegant enough for company, keeps perfectly in the fridge for two days, and reheats not at all because cold is the point, making it ideal for someone who wants to get the work done early and forget about it.
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