Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of this Chocolate Panna Cotta, a creamy Italian dessert that combines the lusciousness of chocolate with the silky smoothness of panna cotta.
Ingredients
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For the Panna Cotta:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Prepare the Panna Cotta Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips until melted. Add vanilla and salt.
- Add Gelatin: Stir in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved. Strain the mixture and pour into ramekins. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
- You can use dark or milk chocolate for different flavor profiles.
- For a layered effect, set a vanilla panna cotta layer before adding the chocolate layer.
- To unmold, briefly dip ramekins in warm water and invert onto plates.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (1 of 6)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
