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    Home » Pudding, Mousse, and Custard » Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta

    Published: Jul 6, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta

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    Made with fresh strawberries, this delicious keto panna cotta is perfectly smooth and creamy. It’s an easy no-bake dessert that takes only 5 ingredients. And it has less than 4g net carbs per serving!

    Close up shot of keto panna cotta with a spoonful taken out of it.

    I sincerely believe that we all need more keto panna cotta in our lives.

    From the first moment that I tried this lovely Italian dessert, I was hooked. It’s deceptively simple, and takes only a few short minutes to make, but it has an elegance that belies the simplicity.

    And this strawberry version is the perfect no-bake keto dessert for summer. Creamy and smooth, and full of fresh berry flavor.

    Top down image of Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta with a strawberry on top.

    What is panna cotta?

    Panna cotta is an Italian term that translates to “cooked cream” in English. It has a consistency similar to custard, but it’s set with gelatin rather than egg yolks.

    You don’t really cook it much either. Unlike custard, which you have to stand over watching carefully, panna cotta is warmed just enough to dissolve the gelatin.

    It’s not really like jello either. Properly done, panna cotta should be barely gelled once it sets. It is creamy and rich, with a little wobble to it when you dig in your spoon.

    Panna cotta should also be sweet and full of flavor, and this keto panna cotta recipe meets those standards. It is fresh and light tasting but also cold and creamy. And at 4g net carbs, it was infinitely satisfying too!

    Ingredients you need

    Top down image of the ingredients for keto strawberry panna cotta.

    This keto panna cotta takes only 5 simple ingredients!

    • Strawberries: If you can get your hands on fresh local strawberries, they will give the best flavor. But you can also use raspberries or blueberries too.
    • Heavy cream: Cream gives panna cotta a wonderfully rich consistency but it also makes it pretty high in calories. If you want to lighten it a bit, try replacing half a cup of the cream with half a cup of almond milk or hemp milk.
    • Gelatin: I like to use good grassfed gelatin for this recipe, such as Great Lakes. If you choose to use Knox gelatin, you will need one envelope. You also want to bloom it first, by allowing it to sit on the liquid for 5 minutes, before heating.
    • Powdered sweetener: I recommend using an erythritol-based sweetener, such as Swerve Confectioners. BochaSweet may also work. But allulose sweeteners will make the panna cotta very soft and it will take a long time to set properly.
    • Vanilla extract: A touch of vanilla complements the creamy strawberry flavor.
    Keto panna cotta on a white plate with another in the ramekin in the background.

    Step by Step Directions

    1. Prepare the dessert cups: If you plan on unmolding the panna cotta, lightly grease four small ramekins. But you can also serve this recipe in dessert glasses, which don’t need to be greased.

    2. Puree the berries: Place the chopped berries in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

    3. Heat the cream and gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over the cream and bring to a light simmer over medium heat. Whisk to make sure the gelatin dissolves. Then whisk in the strawberries, sweetener, and vanilla.

    4. Chill until set: Divide the mixture between the ramekins or dessert cups and chill 2 to 3 hours. If you wish to unmold the keto panna cotta, sit the ramekin in a bowl of hot water for 30 seconds, then flip out onto a plate.

    A glass jar filled with keto strawberry panna cotta, with chopped strawberries on top.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dairy-Free Option: You can easily make dairy-free keto panna cotta by replacing the heavy cream with full fat coconut milk.

    Sweetener Substitutions: I recommend powdered sweetener for panna cotta, to avoid grittiness. Most should be fine but allulose sweeteners tend to make things very soft and they take a long time to set.

    Frozen berries: You can use frozen berries in this recipe as well. Just make sure to thaw them and drain them before blending.

    Can I eat panna cotta on keto?

    Conventional panna cotta contains a lot of sugar, so it’s not keto-friendly. However, this keto panna cotta recipe is made with alternative sweeteners that don’t raise blood sugar, so it is appropriate for keto and low carb diets.

    Does panna cotta have carbs?

    This keto panna cotta contains 5.7g of carbs and 0.8g of fiber, so it has only 4.9g net carbs per serving.

    How do you store keto panna cotta?

    Store the panna cotta tightly wrapped up in the fridge for up to 5 days. As long as your cream is fresh when you made it, it won’t spoil.

    A white plate with keto panna cotta and a sliced strawberry.

    More delicious Italian-style desserts

    • What’s more classic Italian than Keto Tiramisu? It features layers of coffee-soaked almond flour cake with creamy mascarpone filling.
    • These easy Keto Ricotta Cookies are pillowy soft and perfect for any holiday or occasion.
    • Love white chocolate? Then you need to try my White Chocolate Panna Cotta!
    • Who needs cannoli when you’ve got Keto Cannoli Tart?
    Top down image of Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta with a strawberry on top.

    Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta Recipe

    Made with fresh strawberries, this delicious keto panna cotta is perfectly smooth and creamy. It's an easy no-bake dessert that takes only 5 ingredients.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: keto panna cotta
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Chill time: 3 hours
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 329kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chopped strawberries
    • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • 1 ¾ teaspoon grassfed gelatin
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioner’s
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    • Lightly grease 4 small (4 ounce) ramekins. Or simply use dessert cups if you don't plan on unmolding them.
    • Puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.
    • Pour the cream into a medium saucepan. Sprinkle with the gelatin and whisk well to combine. Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Whisk well until the gelatin is dissolved.
    • Remove from heat and whisk in the strawberries, Swerve, and vanilla extract. Divide the mixture among the ramekins or dessert cups and refrigerate until set, about 2 to 3 hours.
    • To unmold, set the ramekins in a bowl of hot water for 15 to 30 seconds. Cover with a plate and flip over. Give the ramekin a good shake to loosen the panna cotta. You can also simply eat the panna cotta right out of the dishes.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Strawberry Panna Cotta Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 panna cotta)
    Calories 329 Calories from Fat 283
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 31.4g48%
    Carbohydrates 5.7g2%
    Fiber 0.8g3%
    Protein 2.9g6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Katie says

      May 05, 2018 at 5:27 pm

      I made this today and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you Carolyn for yet another fabulous and easy-to-make dessert.

      Reply
    2. Patsy says

      April 29, 2018 at 9:49 pm

      Made this for the first time for friends visiting us over the weekend. It was easy to make and delicious.

      Reply
    3. Amanda says

      April 29, 2018 at 11:38 am

      We had to go dairy free recently so I haven’t tried yet, but could I use coconut milk or coconut cream for this?

      Reply
    4. Janet says

      April 27, 2018 at 5:37 am

      Bought lots of strawberries cause they are cheap here right now. Made your Victoria sponge cake and it was delightful, everybody loves it, but I still have gobs of strawberries to use and voila this simple looking and wonderful sounding recipe appears. Magic! I’ll try it today.
      Thanks Carolyn

      Reply
    5. Karen says

      April 26, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      Can’t wait to make these. SOO pretty. Perfect spring/summer dessert. Or breakfast. Or snack. Or – just ‘cuz. Thank you – as usual, no special trip to the store. Have everything to make these already in my kitchen. =))

      Reply
    6. Sky says

      April 26, 2018 at 5:23 pm

      Soooo, I went to Everyday Ketogenic Kitchen just moments ago searching for a panna cotta recipe. The strawberries called my name as I walked by them today in the store. Rats….nothing there! But as serendipity would have it……..a quick trip here yielded me EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you thank you.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 6:09 pm

        Well clearly we are on the same wavelength!

        Reply
        • Sky says

          April 27, 2018 at 7:18 pm

          Posted my results over on FB at the Swerve site. Wonderfully delicious and sooooooo easy to make!!! Thanks so much for inspiring 🙂

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            April 28, 2018 at 8:29 am

            Oh so glad you made it!

            Reply
    7. Robin says

      April 26, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      Carolyn, where can I find grass fed gelatin? Would Knox gelatin work?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 4:14 pm

        No, knox gelatin requires a different process and it gels more so you’d have to use less. I am not sure how much. this is the gelatin I use and I order it on Amazon or Thrive market. https://amzn.to/2I0LOST

        Reply
    8. Dorothy says

      April 26, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      Is there a substitute for gelatin? Out of it right now.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 4:12 pm

        No, absolutely no. Gelatin is what makes panna cotta what it is.

        Reply
    9. Kate says

      April 26, 2018 at 9:37 am

      Looks excellent. I’ll bet it would make a great base for a layered jello dessert, with strawberries!

      Reply
    10. Kim Pitts says

      April 26, 2018 at 7:52 am

      Perfect timing! I have a ton of strawberries to use up!

      Reply
    11. Teresa D says

      April 26, 2018 at 7:22 am

      hi. Link seems to be working now I just printed the recipe. Looks like a good light dessert for warmer weather. Thanks for all your great recipes Carolyn

      Reply
    12. Heather says

      April 26, 2018 at 6:16 am

      Oh no! The recipe isn’t on the Swerve page!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:01 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
    13. Wendy says

      April 26, 2018 at 6:13 am

      I am interested in seeing the recipe, however, the link said the page did not exist when I tried it.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:01 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
    14. Tami says

      April 26, 2018 at 6:12 am

      The link doesn’t seem to be working.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:01 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
    15. Kate says

      April 26, 2018 at 6:02 am

      Link Response:

      Not So Sweet.

      Sorry to say that whatever you’re searching for isn’t on this page.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:01 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
    16. Courtney says

      April 26, 2018 at 5:50 am

      Hi! I just wanted to let you know that the link isn’t working. I’d love to see the recipe, but I’m taken to a page on Swerve that says what I’m looking for cannot be found. Thanks!

      Reply
    17. Dany says

      April 26, 2018 at 5:31 am

      Hi ! Carolyn
      It’s certainely a bad link because the page
      ” Not So Sweet.
      Sorry to say that whatever you’re searching for isn’t on this page.”
      appears when I click on it
      Have a nice day

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:01 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
        • Dany says

          April 26, 2018 at 5:03 pm

          It would have been a shame to miss such a recipe
          Thank you Carolyn

          Reply
    18. Angelika Roseberry says

      April 26, 2018 at 5:26 am

      link does not work

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:02 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
    19. Sue says

      April 26, 2018 at 5:16 am

      Same here. I absolutely love panna cotta and this recipe looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:02 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
    20. Deanna Treece says

      April 26, 2018 at 5:14 am

      Hi, this recipe looks great. I clicked on the link and recipe was not available .

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 26, 2018 at 8:02 am

        It’s working now. Not sure what happened, sorry.

        Reply
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