Easy Holiday Nog Panna Cotta – the easiest no bake Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert ever! Store bought holiday nog (we love Bolthouse Farms Holiday Nog,) cream, gelatin and a pinch of salt are all you need for this rich and creamy make ahead dessert that everyone loves!
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Easy No Bake Thanksgiving or Christmas Dessert!
Some people have a calling in life. Some are called to be great leaders. While others are called to heal the sick and the dying. And some are called to make ridiculously easy desserts using store bought products. Can you guess which one I am?
Let’s face it holiday cooking can be stressful. The worst part for me is the timing. Making sure everything is ready at the same time. A great way to eliminate part of that stress is by having your dessert made ahead of time.
It’s even better when it’s an easy no bake make ahead dessert!
Holiday Nog
The secret to this easy dessert is Holiday Nog. There are several varieties out there, we love Bolthouse Farms, but I’ve used others too. I make this every year, multiple times through the holiday season.
There are even different varieties of holiday nog – some with almond milk and some with coconut milk. You can also use eggnog.
Holiday Nog Panna Cotta
Making this Holiday Nog Panna Cotta is so easy.
You start by pouring some cream into a small saucepan and sprinkling unflavored gelatin over the top. Once the gelatin has softened, you heat the cream and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Then whisk in your holiday nog of choice and a pinch of salt.
To make it easier to pour, I like to pour mine first into a four cup measuring cup. Then pour into 6 individual serving jars, I use these weck jars though teacups would be cute too.
Chill for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight. Serve with a sprinkling of nutmeg if desired.
Looking for more holiday desserts:
These Roasted Pears with Wine and Honey are an easy and elegant dessert.
This Apple Clafoutis is a cross between a pie, a custard and a cake!
These Coffee and Chocolate Espresso Shots are another easy no bake make ahead dessert!
Holiday Nog Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups holiday nog
- 1 1/2 cups cream
- 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin one pouch
- pinch of salt
- fresh nutmeg for serving optional
Instructions
- Pour the cream in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently heat the cream until the gelatin dissolves.
- Turn off the heat and whisk in the holiday nog and a pinch of salt.
- Pour 1/2 cup servings into individual glasses, jars, or cups.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Garnish with a little nutmeg at serving (optional.)
Anne Murphy says
November 3, 2018 at 9:28 pmI keep seeing panna cotta and thinking I should try it – but this sounds so ridiculously good I should just go for it! All for easy, here…
Pam Greer says
November 4, 2018 at 9:01 amIt’s so easy and after you make it once, you will be totally hooked!
Ellen says
November 3, 2018 at 8:45 pmLove your holiday panna cotta twist with the eggnog flavor.
Pam Greer says
November 4, 2018 at 9:01 amIt’s really good!
Adrianne says
November 3, 2018 at 6:20 pmOh yes please!! This is a great recipe. I think it is fun to make your own of things which you can buy, as do you and your version of the egg nog sounds like it would beat the store bought version!
Pam Greer says
November 3, 2018 at 6:36 pmYes, and it’s so easy!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
November 3, 2018 at 5:34 pmThis sounds so deliciously festive! I certainly need to give this a try!
Pam Greer says
November 3, 2018 at 6:36 pmYou’ll have to let me know what you think!
Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says
November 3, 2018 at 5:04 pmI thought panna cotta was complicated! This looks easy and sounds so delicious!
Pam Greer says
November 3, 2018 at 6:36 pmPanna cotta is so easy! It’s one of my favorite desserts!
Barbara says
December 1, 2013 at 12:44 pmLove this idea, Pam!
grace says
November 30, 2013 at 10:15 pmas callings go, one could definitely do worse!
Catherine says
November 30, 2013 at 1:03 pmFun!
xo Catherine
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
November 30, 2013 at 5:26 pmLove your eggnog panna cotta idea. Pinned.
Joanne says
November 29, 2013 at 2:35 pmYou definitely have a gift!!