Salted Caramel Panna Cotta Cake

Panna Cotta means 'cooked cream'. In this cake, caramel flavors the cream itself, giving it a deep toffee character. Gelatin is the key player: just enough to make it sliceable but still melt-in-the-mouth.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 410 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 8-inch Springform Pan: Smaller diameter means taller cake.
  • Saucepan: For caramel.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Wheat

Instructions

1

Crush cookies, mix with butter, press into pan. Chill.

Tip: Pack firmly.
2

Bloom gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water.

Tip: Hydration.
3

Caramelize sugar to golden brown. Remove from heat, carefully add cream.

Tip: Watch out for steam!
4

Add vanilla seeds and salt. Heat until caramel dissolves and cream simmers.

Tip: Salt makes flavors pop.
5

Cool 5 mins, then stir in gelatin.

Tip: Don't boil gelatin.
6

Cool to lukewarm, pour over crust.

Tip: If too hot, it melts the butter crust.
7

Chill 4 hours or overnight.

Tip: Patience yields perfection.

Recipe FAQ

Why didn't it set?
Not enough gelatin or not enough time in the fridge.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 pc Vanilla Bean
  • 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin (approx. 2.5 tsp)
  • 7 oz Butter Cookies
  • 3.5 oz Butter (melted)
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt