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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Espresso Panna Cotta

    LAST UPDATED: September 23, 2024 PUBLISHED: August 29, 2014 By Pam Greer 7 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Looking for an easy no-bake dessert?  This Espresso Panna Cotta is the perfect dessert!  It combines you coffee, chocolate and dessert all in one!    Post may contain affiliate links. Espresso Panna Cotta - the perfect dessert - have your coffee and eat it too! Sidewalk Shoes.

    Espresso Panna Cotta

    I think I've mentioned before that I have a herd share with my CSA.  What this means is that we get a gallon of fresh, raw cow's milk every week.  A gallon of milk a week for two people can sometimes mean that I am searching for ways to use up our milk before we pick up the next gallon, which is how I discovered panna cottas.  I absolutely love them and they have become my most favorite go to dessert, as you can see here:  Mint Chocolate Chip Panna Cotta, Yogurt Panna Cotta Flecked with Vanilla Bean,  Pumpkin Spice Chai Panna Cotta, and Goat Cheese Panna Cotta with Cranberry-Port Glaze.   I've actually made more, just do a search on Panna Cotta on my blog and they will all pop up!

    Espresso Panna Cotta - creamy coffee goodness!! Found at Sidewalk Shoes. #pannacotta #desserts

    This may be my favorite panna cotta so far.  I love a coffee dessert and this is one of the best I've ever had.  I think what makes this so good is that the espresso coffee powder is dissolved in the milk, instead of a half coffee/half milk type.  The coffee flavor comes through perfectly.  I found this Espresso Panna Cotta from Giada at The Food Network.  She serves it with white and dark chocolate shavings on top, which I am sure is divine, but I just served it plain because I'm lazy.  Giada, bless her heart, said that this serves two.  That is one cup of very rich panna cotta each.  I have changed the instructions to have it serve 4.  I almost always make my panna cottas a ½ cup serving.

    The beauty of panna cottas is that they are very forgiving.  I sometimes completely ignore the specifics of the milk and/or cream - substituting my whole milk for both.  Sometimes, I let my milk settle and scoop the cream off of the top and use it.  Either way works.  Like I said, they are very forgiving.  You could even make them lowfat by using lower fat milk, they might not be as creamy, but they will still be good!

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    Espresso Panna Cotta

    This Espresso Panna Cotta is the perfect no-bake dessert. 
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 382kcal
    Author Pam Greer (adapted from Giada)

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup whole milk
    • 1 ½ teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
    • 1 ½ cups heavy cream I just used more whole milk
    • 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • Pinch salt
    • 1 small white chocolate bar for garnishing (I omitted)
    • 1 small dark chocolate bar for garnishing (I omitted)

    Instructions

    • Place the ½ cup of milk in a small saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Allow it to soften for about 5 minutes. Over medium heat, stir it until the gelatin dissolves, but the milk does not boil, about 2-5 minutes. Add the cream, espresso powder, sugar and salt. Over low heat, whisk gently, until the espresso powder is incorporated and the sugar dissolves, about 3 more minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool slightly.
    • Pour into 4 (½ cup) dessert glasses and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. During the first hour, stir every 20 minutes to keep the cream incorporated and help keep it from separating.
    • To serve garnish with white and dark chocolate shavings (if you desire).

    Notes

    Requires a minimum of 6 hours chilling time. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 133mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1360IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 93mg

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    Comments

    1. Larry Babcock says

      October 30, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Made this for my group tonight. Everyone loved it. Next time I think I'll add whip cream and toasted pecan pieces on top.

      Reply
      • Pam Greer says

        October 31, 2014 at 6:19 am

        Oh, that sounds good!

        Reply
    2. Michelle says

      September 07, 2014 at 11:47 am

      I've made a recipe for Chocolate Panna Cotta from Giada and it was wonderful. Considering my love of coffee, I think I need to try this one too. Thank you for linking this week, Pam. Your Panna Cotta was one of the top-viewed links. I guess I'm not the only one who can't resist chocolate and coffee.

      Reply
    3. Miz Helen says

      September 05, 2014 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Congratulations!
      Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your weekend and your new Red Plate!
      Come Back Soon,
      Miz Helen

      Reply
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