Delight Creamy Vanilla Dessert (Printable Version)

Velvety creamy treat featuring smooth vanilla and fresh berry garnish for a sweet finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Sweeteners

03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar

→ Flavoring

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Thickener

05 - 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
06 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish (Optional)

07 - Fresh berries
08 - Mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes to fully bloom.
02 - Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
04 - Incorporate pure vanilla extract into the mixture and stir thoroughly.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly into four serving glasses or ramekins. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
06 - Optionally top with fresh berries and mint leaves just before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 25 minutes of actual work, then the fridge does the rest while you relax.
  • That velvety mouthfeel is so luxurious you'll swear there's more technique involved than there actually is.
  • It's the kind of dessert that feels elegant plated simply, but doesn't demand hours of your time.
02 -
  • If your gelatin sets too firm and rubbery, you used too much or your cream mixture was cooler than it should have been when you added it.
  • Blooming the gelatin is non negotiable—skipping this step will give you lumps and an uneven texture throughout.
  • Room temperature cooling before chilling prevents the mixture from becoming too cold too fast, which can create a grainy layer at the bottom.
03 -
  • Make these in glasses rather than ramekins if you want to show off how perfectly set the dessert is, and let guests see the clean, glossy surface.
  • Prepare them the night before a dinner party so you have one less thing to think about and the flavors have time to develop fully.

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