Chocolate Panna Cotta
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Chocolate Panna Cotta
Description
Chocolate Panna Cotta starts with gelatin dissolved in water or milk and warmed gently to activate it. Heavy cream mixed with sugar and vanilla is heated just to boiling, then combined with the melted dark chocolate and gelatin mixture. This blend pours smoothly into serving glasses and is refrigerated for at least eight hours to set firmly into a delicate custard-like texture.
The strawberry topping is made by cooking chopped strawberries with sugar and water until thick, then cooling before spooning over the chilled panna cotta. The fresh strawberries introduce a bright contrast that complements the chocolate’s richness. The dessert’s silky texture and moderate sweetness make it a refined way to end a meal.
Stored covered in the refrigerator, panna cotta remains fresh for 3 to 4 days. Serving it cold preserves its creamy mouthfeel, and the balanced flavors of chocolate and fruit make it a nice choice for a treat that’s both indulgent and light on the palate.
Ingredients
CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA
- 1 tablespoon powdered gelatine
- 2 tablespoons water or milk
- 2 cups heavy cream or whole or whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2½ ounces dark chocolate melted
STRAWBERRY TOPPING
- 1½ cups strawberries (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
PANNA COTTA
- In a small pot add the cold water or milk and sprinkle the gelatine on top, let stand one minute, then place the pot on low heat and heat until the gelatine has dissolved (1-2 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Melt chocolate either in the microwave or over a pot of boiling water.
- In a large pot add the cream and sugar, heat on medium / low heat just until the cream starts to boil, immediately remove the pot from the heat.
- Add the gelatine and vanilla and combine, then add the melted chocolate and combine well. Pour into 2-4 glasses (depending on size) and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or over night. Top with strawberry topping before serving. Enjoy!
STRAWBERRY TOPPING
- In a small pot add chopped strawberries sugar and water, bring to a boil over medium low heat (stirring occasionally) until thickened. Let cool before using as a topping or refrigerate until using.
Notes
- Keep the panna cotta covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to 3-4 days.
- Use fresh strawberries for the topping, prepared beforehand and chilled.
- Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved for a smooth, consistent texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 607 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 607kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 31g | 155% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1750IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 32.5mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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