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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Easy Holiday Nog Panna Cotta

    LAST UPDATED: November 3, 2018 PUBLISHED: November 29, 2017 By Pam Greer 15 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    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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    Jar of panna cotta with a red and white bow and text reading holiday nog panna cotta.

     

    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!

    Two jars of holiday nog panna cotta in front of a polka dot bowl and two spoons.

    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.

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    Holiday Nog Panna Cotta
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    Holiday Nog Panna Cotta

    Rich and creamy easy no bake dessert!  Make ahead so one less thing to worry about!
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 11 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Chilling time 2 hours
    Total Time 2 hours 16 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 266kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups holiday nog
    • 1 ½ cups cream
    • 2 ½ 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 ½ 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.)

    Notes

    You can also chill this in one big bowl and scoop out servings, however it will definitely need to chill overnight. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 149mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Anne Murphy says

      November 03, 2018 at 9:28 pm

      5 stars
      I 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...

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        November 04, 2018 at 9:01 am

        It's so easy and after you make it once, you will be totally hooked!

        Reply
    2. Ellen says

      November 03, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Love your holiday panna cotta twist with the eggnog flavor.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        November 04, 2018 at 9:01 am

        It's really good!

        Reply
    3. Adrianne says

      November 03, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      Oh 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!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        November 03, 2018 at 6:36 pm

        Yes, and it's so easy!

        Reply
    4. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      November 03, 2018 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so deliciously festive! I certainly need to give this a try!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        November 03, 2018 at 6:36 pm

        You'll have to let me know what you think!

        Reply
    5. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says

      November 03, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      I thought panna cotta was complicated! This looks easy and sounds so delicious!

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        November 03, 2018 at 6:36 pm

        Panna cotta is so easy! It's one of my favorite desserts!

        Reply
    6. Barbara says

      December 01, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      Love this idea, Pam!

      Reply
    7. grace says

      November 30, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      as callings go, one could definitely do worse!

      Reply
    8. Catherine says

      November 30, 2013 at 1:03 pm

      Fun!
      xo Catherine

      Reply
    9. Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says

      November 30, 2013 at 5:26 pm

      Love your eggnog panna cotta idea. Pinned.

      Reply
    10. Joanne says

      November 29, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      You definitely have a gift!!

      Reply

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