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Coffee Panna Cotta: A Comforting Dessert with a Bold Flavor
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Coffee Panna Cotta: A Comforting Dessert with a Bold Flavor

This silky Italian-American coffee panna cotta blends espresso's rich flavor with a smooth, custard-like gelatin base. Quick to prepare and customize, it's an elegant yet approachable dessert perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • Cold water, 1/4 cup
  • Unflavored gelatin, 1 tbsp
  • Whole milk, 1 cup
  • Cane sugar, 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla extract, 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt, 1/8 tsp
  • Espresso or strong-brewed coffee, 1/2 cup
  • Heavy cream, 2 cups

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl. Let rest 5 minutes until firm and jelly-like.
  2. In a saucepan, combine milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat immediately.
  3. Add bloomed gelatin to the warm milk mixture, whisk until fully dissolved.
  4. Stir in espresso until combined.
  5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, then fold in heavy cream gently for soft peaks.
  6. Pour into ramekins or serving dishes. Chill for 4 hours until firm.
  7. Unmold onto serving plates and garnish with coffee dust, chocolate shavings, or berries.

Notes

Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup if avoiding cane sugar.
Substitute heavy cream with oat milk for a vegan option.
Let the panna cotta stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before unmolding for easier serving.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.