Description
Silky smooth coffee panna cotta whispers Italian dessert elegance with rich espresso notes. Creamy custard melts on your palate, delivering a luxurious finale that lingers like a memorable cafe moment in Rome.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (296 milliliters) heavy cream
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) whole milk
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Coffee and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (10 grams) Highground instant coffee
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Binding and Liquid Base:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cold water
- 2 teaspoons (6 grams) unflavored gelatin
Instructions
- Prepare four individual serving vessels by lightly coating with non-stick spray, ensuring easy release after chilling.
- Sprinkle gelatin powder into cold water, allowing it to soften and absorb liquid for approximately 10 minutes.
- Combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and instant coffee grounds in a medium saucepan, heating gently over medium-low temperature while continuously whisking to integrate ingredients smoothly.
- Monitor the mixture until small bubbles emerge around the pan’s edges, indicating the sugar has completely dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate the softened gelatin, stirring until the mixture becomes completely uniform and no gelatin granules remain visible.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing a delicate pinch of salt and pure vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Carefully transfer the silky coffee liquid into the prepared serving vessels, covering each with plastic wrap to prevent surface moisture.
- Refrigerate the desserts for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing them to set completely and develop a luxurious, creamy texture.
- When ready to present, briefly immerse each vessel in hot water for 5 seconds to facilitate smooth release.
- Gently invert the panna cotta onto elegant serving plates, embellishing with a drizzle of rich chocolate caramel sauce and delicate chocolate curls for a sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Prepare ramekins in advance to ensure a smooth, easy release of the delicate panna cotta.
- Blooming gelatin is crucial for creating a silky, smooth texture without lumps in the dessert.
- Use medium-low heat to gently dissolve sugar and coffee, preventing scorching and maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Whisk gelatin thoroughly to guarantee a uniform, smooth mixture throughout the dessert.
- Chilling for at least 4 hours allows the panna cotta to set perfectly and develop a rich, intense coffee flavor.
- Warm water bath technique helps release the dessert from ramekins without damaging its delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg