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Have you ever visited Italy and loved the sweet treats? Or simply want to try some of their traditional desserts? We’ve rounded up 35 Easy Italian Desserts that you can make at home. Whether it’s a special occasion or an ordinary night at home, these delicious recipes are sure to brighten your day!
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Italian Dessert Panna Cotta Recipe

Creamy, rich and packed full of flavor, this mango panna cotta is made with mangos and cream for a delicious treat to end your meal. It’s one of our favorite Italian desserts and easy to make at home.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Italian Desserts
Servings: 6
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

Mango Layer

  • 2 cups fresh mango cubed
  • 1 cup mango juice
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin powder

Panna Cotta Layer

  • 1 1/2 cups milk whole milk preferred
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Make mango puree using a blender or food processor.
  • In a small bowl, add mango juice and sprinkle 1 envelop gelatin on top. Wait for a few minutes until gelatin softens. Then mix with a spoon.
  • Mix the mango puree with the mango gelatin mixture.
  • Set wine glasses on an angle in a muffin tin. Pour the mixture into glasses to about 1/2 inch below the rim.
  • Chill in fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
  • In the meantime, in a small saucepan, add milk and 3 envelopes of gelatin and wait for 5-10 minutes.
  • Whisk the mixture together, and place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add sugar and salt to the saucepan. Mix until the sugar is completly dissolved.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in heavy cream and vanilla.
  • Let it cool down to room temperature. Add the mixture to glasses on top of the mango layer. Chill for another 2 hours or until set.