Chocolate Panna Cotta Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, dreamy Chocolate Panna Cotta! This elegant dessert is surprisingly easy to make and features rich, velvety chocolate balanced by a subtle sweetness. For a twist, try substituting the chocolate with 2 teaspoons of instant coffee for a mocha flavor, or 1 teaspoon of finely grated orange or lemon zest for a bright citrus note. Prep time excludes the essential chilling time.

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 389.9 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Panna Cotta

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How to Make Chocolate Panna Cotta

  1. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of powdered gelatin over 1/2 cup of cold milk and let it bloom for 10 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, gently heat 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 2 ounces of finely chopped dark chocolate until smooth and melted.
  4. Add the bloomed gelatin to the chocolate mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps.
  6. Divide the mixture evenly among small serving glasses or ramekins.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until set and firm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

88g

Carbs

10g