Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta recipe for #SundaySupper’s Red, White, and Blue Celebration! A creamy white chocolate liqueur panna cotta is covered with a layer of strawberry gelatin and fresh blueberries for quite the festive treat.
Disclaimer: This recipe contains alcohol. It is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink/eat responsibly.
Sunday Supper
Today, #SundaySupper is getting together to celebrate Red, White, and Blue for July 4th! Christie of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures is hosting this week and I am joining in with a recipe for Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta.
Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta
A creamy white chocolate liqueur panna cotta is covered with a layer of strawberry gelatin before topping with fresh blueberries and mint leaves. Chad referred to this dessert as a sophisticated jello shot.
The best part? It can be made up to a couple of days in advance and refrigerated until needed (and it does have to be made at least 8 hours ahead of time). You only need to add the fresh blueberries and optional mint leaves right before serving.
I recently picked up a bottle of White Chocolate Liqueur on a whim during our trip to St. Michaels, Maryland. While thinking of ideas to put it to use, I remembered a few Irish Cream Panna Cotta recipes floating around in March and decided to try something similar.
The original inspiration came from Greedy Gourmet’s White Chocolate Panna Cotta. To create a festive look for July 4th, I covered the Panna Cotta with a layer of strawberry. Instead of the traditional berry sauce, I used gelatin to solidify the strawberry layer to help hold up the blueberries and form three distinct red, white, and blue sections.
Check out The Café Sucre Farine for a guide to create multiple layers for a gorgeous flag-like effect if you want to take the dessert to the next level.
I used store-bought white chocolate liqueur, but have also come across a few recipes to make it at home such as this Home-made White Chocolate Liqueur from Manu’s Menu. For an alcohol-free dessert, replace the white chocolate liqueur with additional heavy cream.
Red, White, and Blue Sunday Supper Recipes
- Baked Blueberry Pancake with Cherry Syrup by Pies and Plots
- Blueberry Cherry Chia Pudding Parfaits by Daily Dish Recipes
- Boozy Red, White and Blue Fruit Salad by Food Lust People Love
- Patriotic Slaw by Our Good Life
- Red, White and Blue Deviled Eggs by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Tomato, Cucumber and Bleu Cheese Salad by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Blueberry Strawberry Swirl Sherbet by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Key Lime Cream Puffs by Gourmet Everyday
- A Red White and Blue Banana Ice Cream by The Bitter Side of Sweet
- Red, White & Blue No Bake Cheesecake by Bottom Left of the Mitten
- Rollitos de Vino Blanco by What Smells So Good?
- Rose Petal Jam Filled Blueberry Cupcakes by NinjaBaker.com
- Star Spangled Cookies by The Freshman Cook
Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta Recipe
Adapted from Greedy Gourmet and The Café Sucre Farine
Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta
Ingredients
White Chocolate Panna Cotta:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (7 grams) powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) cold water
- 1 1/2 cups (355 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2/3 cup (158 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 7 ounces (200 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) white chocolate liqueur
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Strawberry Gelatin:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons (7 grams) powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons (44 milliliters) cold water
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) sliced strawberries
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) orange juice
- 2/3 cup (134 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
Garnish:
- Fresh blueberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
To make the white chocolate panna cotta:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Set aside as you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir often until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble on the edges.
- Remove from heat and add the white chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth, then stir in the white chocolate liqueur, vanilla extract, and gelatin with the water until smooth.
- Transfer among individual serving glasses (leaving room in each one for the strawberry layer), cover, and chill until set, 4 hours to overnight.
To make the strawberry gelatin:
- In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Set aside as you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a blender, puree together the strawberries and orange juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve, pressing down with a spoon to get as much juice as possible, into a medium pot and place over medium heat.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and cook, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is starting to bubble. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, then the gelatin in water.
- Pour over the set white chocolate panna cotta, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, 4 hours to overnight.
To assemble:
- Top each chilled glass with blueberries and mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
The Ninja Baker
What a spectacular and sophisticated way to celebrate the Fourth of July. Thank you for introducing me to White Chocolate Liqueur – definitely want to give it a try. Just hope my panna cotta turns out as perfectly as yours =)
Nikki
This looks so delicious! I cannot wait to try it.
marye
This is so elegant! And what a great flavor combination!
Liz
These panna cotta are gorgeous!! And even better, they’re dolled up for the 4th of July in red, white and blue!!
Monica | Nourish & Fete
I have been trying to limit my acquisition of new specialty liqueurs, but I think I’m going to have to make an exception to buy some white chocolate Godiva liqueur after reading this! So delicious and perfect for the 4th!
Diana
White chocolate panna cotta sounds so lush! Would really love to try this
Camilla Hawkins
What beautiful desserts, love the addition of chocolate liquor too and great for a dinner party.
Charla @ That Girl Cooks Healthy
The food styling is beyond stellar. I personally wouldn’t want to eat it on the basis of how perfect the panna cotta looks…flawless job!
Wendy Klik
Love these adorable little desserts.
Denise Wright
I am breaking out my gelatin and trying this tomorrow. Not only is it beautiful but it looks delicious too!
Brandi Crawford
Gorgeous photos. Looks delish! Just in time for the holiday.
Carlee
I’ve had panna cotta on my list to try for a while now and now you have me dying to make it! These are so cute and I love that they not only can be made ahead, but they have to be! It’s so nice to cross things off the list when entertaining!
Constance Smith
What a stunning dessert. It’s perfect for celebrating today!
Cindy
Love those perfect layers!
Tara
Thanks everyone!
Wanda Lopez
I love panna cotta. It’s easier than many people think and oh so good. Love your pictures.
Lauren
So, next year, when we’re back together for the 4th (wishful and hopeful thinking) you’re making these, right? 🙂
Barrie
This is gorgeous! I have never made this but it is just perfection with the layers!
Christie
How festive and delicious!! I love the berries. I never thought to do white chocolate panna cotta. Yum!
Claudia Lamascolo
what a delightful combination of flavors the strawberry is a great compliment to the chocolate
Andrea
Such a beautiful, festive and delicious treat! Can’t wait to taste this.
Sara Welch
Such a delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day! Exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth, indeed!
Marlynn
I love how these turned out! So pretty and so tasty too. Perfect summer dessert!
Anjali
What a gorgeous July 4th inspired recipe, and I love that it’s a dressed up version of a jello shot too!! I think we’ll have to try it this weekend even though it’s not the 4th of July yet, because it looks so good! 🙂