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Coffee Panna Cotta Recipe

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This Coffee Panna Cotta is a luscious Italian dessert combining creamy texture with rich coffee flavor. Made with heavy cream, milk, and espresso, it’s a smooth, silky treat perfect for coffee lovers. The panna cotta is set with gelatin and garnished with cocoa powder, almonds, and fresh mint, with an optional drizzle of coffee syrup for added depth.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder or 1 shot brewed espresso
  • 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Garnish

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Whole almonds
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Optional: coffee syrup or reduced espresso for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle 1 ½ teaspoons of unflavored gelatin powder over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it softens and blooms.
  2. Heat the Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (or 1 shot brewed espresso), and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar and espresso powder dissolve and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
  3. Dissolve the Gelatin: Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot cream mixture and stir well until the gelatin fully dissolves. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to enhance flavor.
  4. Strain and Pour: For a smooth panna cotta, strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a clean bowl or jug. Pour the mixture evenly into serving cups or ramekins.
  5. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or until it is completely set and firm to the touch.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder, scatter whole almonds, and add a fresh mint leaf to each serving. Optionally, drizzle with coffee syrup or reduced espresso for extra coffee flavor.

Notes

  • Use brewed espresso instead of instant powder for a richer flavor if preferred.
  • Ensure the cream mixture is hot but not boiling when adding gelatin to prevent clumps.
  • Straining the mixture results in a silkier panna cotta texture.
  • Chill panna cotta for at least 4 hours for best set; overnight is ideal.
  • Garnishes can be customized based on preference—dark chocolate shavings can be a great alternative.

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