noun
- Plural of pannacotta; a rich Italian dessert made from cream, sugar, and gelatin, typically served chilled and often topped with fruit or sauce.
Usage: Borrowed from Italian; Commonly served in upscale restaurants and fine dining; The singular form is pannacotta
Examples
- The restaurant offered three different pannacottas on the dessert menu.
- She ordered pannacottas with fresh berries for the dinner party.
- The chef prepared pannacottas the day before to allow them to set properly.
- These pannacottas are light and creamy, perfect after a heavy meal.
- The pastry shop displayed elegant pannacottas in the refrigerated case.