DESSERT

Espresso  Panna Cotta 

Life Around the Table

Coffee Panna Cotta is a simple, elegant dessert that is the perfect complement for a dinner party or to simply have on hand for a special treat anytime. My version features the classic pairing of coffee and cream topped with a rich and smooth chocolate ganache.

Simple Ingredients

Coffee Panna Cotta – hot water – espresso powder – gelatin – whole milk – heavy cream – maple syrup – vanilla Chocolate Ganache Topping – semi-sweet chocolate – heavy cream

Step 1: Dissolve espresso powder. Place 2 tablespoon of espresso powder in ½ cup of hot water. Stir to dissolve.

Step 2: Bloom the gelatin. Sprinkle the gelatin on top of the espresso. Make sure to let the gelatine bloom for at least 5 minutes, without stirring, so that the gelatin fully absorbs the liquid.

Step 3: In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla and the espresso and gelatin mixture. Heat over medium-high heat until very hot, but not simmering. 

Step 4: Pour into dessert cups. Divide the mixture evenly into your ramekins or small dessert bowls. Chill completely in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before adding the ganache topping.

Step 5: Top with chocolate ganache. Heat the ½ cup heavy cream to a bare simmer and pour over the 2 oz of chocolate in a separate bowl. Stir until completely combined. Pour over the panna cotta. Chill and enjoy!

Check out the full recipe on the blog

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Hi! I'm Christy,

A happy wife and mother to three boys, a nutritionist, a food lover and a Canadian. Creating and experimenting in the kitchen is my idea of an afternoon well spent. My dream is that one or more of the recipes I share on my blog will inspire you, perhaps even becoming a cherished family favourite.