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Creamy Coffee Panna Cotta Recipe

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This Creamy Coffee Panna Cotta is a luxurious Italian dessert perfect for coffee lovers. Made with a delicate blend of heavy cream, milk, sugar, and instant espresso powder, it offers a smooth, velvety texture with a rich coffee flavor. Set with gelatin and chilled until perfectly firm, this panna cotta is elegant and easy to prepare, ideal for impressing guests or treating yourself to a sophisticated, no-bake dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Gelatin

  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons water

Optional Garnish

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings

Instructions

  1. Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes soft and slightly thickened, preparing it for melting into the cream mixture.
  2. Heat the Cream & Coffee: In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and instant espresso powder. Warm the mixture over medium heat, whisking until the sugar fully dissolves and the coffee flavor is evenly incorporated. Be careful not to let the mixture boil; it should be just heated through.
  3. Add the Gelatin & Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
  4. Pour into Ramekins & Chill: For extra smoothness, strain the mixture through a fine sieve. Then, pour the liquid evenly into ramekins. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the panna cotta is set and firm.
  5. Serve & Enjoy: To serve, gently dip the bottoms of the ramekins in warm water for a few seconds to loosen the panna cotta. Invert onto dessert plates. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired for an elegant presentation.

Notes

  • Do not boil the cream mixture as it may affect the texture and flavor.
  • The optional straining step ensures a silky smooth panna cotta without any lumps.
  • You can substitute instant espresso powder with strong brewed coffee for a different coffee intensity.
  • For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, but the texture will be less creamy.
  • Ensure the panna cotta is fully chilled and set before unmolding to maintain shape.

Keywords: Coffee Panna Cotta, Italian Dessert, Creamy Coffee Dessert, Gelatin Dessert, No Bake Dessert

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