Why Is My Panna Cotta Rubbery?

Rubbery panna cotta almost always comes from too much gelatin or uneven mixing. If the gelatin doesn’t fully dissolve before chilling, you’ll get lumps or an overly firm set. I recommend weighing your gelatin instead of using volume measurements and letting it bloom in cold milk before gently heating it.

How to Know If Panna Cotta Is Bad?

Fresh panna cotta should smell clean and creamy, with no sourness. If the surface looks watery, feels sticky, or smells off, it’s time to toss it. Because panna cotta is dairy-based, even a slight change in scent can mean spoilage. I always store mine covered, which prevents it from absorbing fridge odors and keeps the surface smooth.

How Long Will Panna Cotta Keep?

A well-covered panna cotta tart will keep for up to three days in the refrigerator. After that, the texture starts to break down, and the crust may soften. If you need to make it ahead, consider preparing the panna cotta filling and tart shell separately, then assembling them the day you plan to serve.

How Do You Know When Panna Cotta Is Set?

The perfect panna cotta should tremble slightly when you jiggle the tart, holding its shape without collapsing. It shouldn’t be stiff—think of it as a cream that just decided to stand up. In my kitchen, a minimum of four hours of chilling works for an 8–9-inch tart, though overnight resting produces the most consistent results. Troubleshooting panna cotta is all about small adjustments—measuring precisely, handling ingredients gently, and giving the dessert enough time to set properly. Once you master those, your earl grey panna cotta tart will be consistently silky, fragrant, and ready to impress.

Earl Grey Panna Cotta Tart – Ultimate Dessert Recipe for 2025

Name: Earl Grey Panna Cotta Tart – Silky, Elegant, and Irresistible
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 4 h 55 min
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 1/4 cups whole milk; 2 tsp earl grey tea leaves; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp powdered gelatin; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 large egg yolk; Pinch of salt

Description

A silky earl grey panna cotta tart with buttery crust and fragrant cream – an elegant dessert you can make at home.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1 1/4 cups whole milk

2 tsp earl grey tea leaves

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp powdered gelatin

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 large egg yolk

Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Bloom gelatin in cold milk for 5 minutes.

2. Heat cream with sugar until warm, then add tea leaves to steep for 5 minutes.

3. Strain cream and stir in gelatin until dissolved.

4. Make tart dough, chill for 30 minutes, then roll out and place in tart pan.

5. Blind-bake shell at 350°F (175°C) until golden; cool completely.

6. Pour panna cotta into shell and chill for at least 4 hours.

7. Garnish with berries or edible flowers before serving.

Notes

Steep tea for only 3 minutes if you prefer a lighter flavor.

Best served within 3 days for the freshest texture.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake with Baked Shell
Cuisine: Fusion