Description
A smooth and creamy chocolate panna cotta with a rich cocoa flavor and silky texture, perfect for an elegant yet easy make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk (divided)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 150g dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tsp gelatin
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold milk and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream, remaining milk, and sugar over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into serving glasses or molds.
- Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Serve chilled, optionally topped with berries or whipped cream.
Notes
- Do not boil the mixture to maintain a smooth texture.
- Ensure gelatin is fully dissolved to avoid lumps.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Dip molds briefly in warm water to unmold easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
