Panna cotta is a creamy Italian dessert, whose name literally means "cooked cream" in Italian. It is made by blending cream, sugar, and gelatin, then letting the mixture cool and set in the refrigerator. Panna cotta has a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture and is often flavored with vanilla or other flavors such as coffee, chocolate, or caramel.
Panna cotta is typically served with fruit coulis, caramel, or chocolate. This dessert is naturally gluten-free, as long as the ingredients used, such as gelatin and flavorings, do not contain gluten. Its simplicity and lightness make it a popular dessert worldwide.
