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Espresso Panna Cotta

LAST UPDATED: February 12, 2019 PUBLISHED: August 29, 2014 By Pam Greer 7 Comments

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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 1/2 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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 382kcal
Author Pam Greer (adapted from Giada)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream I just used more whole milk
  • 3 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 1/4 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 1/2 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 (1/2 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
Pam Greer

About Pam Greer

Pam Greer is a retired special education teacher who has been sharing simple, easy and mostly healthy recipes on her blog, Sidewalk Shoes, since 2007! In addition to delicious food, she shares refreshing cocktails and travel reviews. You'll also find her 3 kitty cats making regular appearances.

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  1. AvatarLarry 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.

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    • Pam GreerPam Greer says

      October 31, 2014 at 6:19 am

      Oh, that sounds good!

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  2. AvatarMichelle 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.

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  3. AvatarMiz 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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