Panna Cotta

An Italian dessert made with a cream as a key ingredient, hence the translation of the words which mean "cooked cream." Although not all recipes for panna cotta actually require cooked cream, the traditional recipe makes a light, smooth, eggless custard, flavored with caramel, vanilla or cinnamon. After being cooked, the panna cotta is allowed to cool and is then served cold, accompanied with a sweet sauce such as a chocolate or raspberry fruit sauce.