Description
Indulge in the creamy and rich flavors of this Coffee Panna Cotta, a delightful Italian dessert perfect for coffee lovers. This no-bake treat is easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the Panna Cotta:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or strong instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ teaspoons (1 packet) unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
For Topping (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and espresso powder over medium heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract.
- Add Gelatin: Stir bloomed gelatin into the cream mixture until dissolved.
- Set Panna Cotta: Pour mixture into glasses or ramekins. Chill for at least 4 hours until set.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- You can use brewed espresso instead of instant powder, adjusting milk quantity.
- To unmold, dip ramekins in warm water for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
