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Espresso panna cotta in small glass jars topped with coffee beans and lemon rind.

Espresso Coffee Panna Cotta

If you're looking for a dessert that's bold, smooth, elegant, and oh-so-easy, then you have to try this Espresso Coffee Panna Cotta. Whether you're an avid coffee drinker or simply in need of something sweet, this dessert is sure to satisfy.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 177 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups half and half (or equal parts heavy cream and whole milk)
  • 4 teaspoon powdered gelatin
  • ½ cup white granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoon espresso powder or instant espresso
  • ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Bloom the gelatin
    In a medium saucepan (with the heat off), add the half and half. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the top and let stand for 5 minutes. It will look wrinkled on the top.
    3 cups half and half, 4 teaspoon powdered gelatin
  • Dissolve the gelatin
    Turn the heat to medium-low and gently heat the mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved (do not boil). This should take about 2 minutes.
  • Dissolve the remaining ingredients
    With the pot on medium-low heat, add the remaining ingredients. Whisk frequently until the sugar is completely dissolved. This should take 3-5 minutes. Do not let the mixture come to a boil.
    ½ cup white granulated sugar, 4 teaspoon espresso powder or instant espresso, ¼ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
  • Pour the mixture into dessert glasses
    Remove from the heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Pour the strained mixture into serving glasses or ramekins.
  • Chill and set
    Cover and place the serving glasses in the refrigerator to set. This will take a minimum of 2-4 hours The panna cotta can be made in advance for up to 2 days. Serve chilled with garnish.

Notes

This recipe will make six 4-ounce servings.

Nutrition*

Serving: 1gCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 16.4gProtein: 5.7gSaturated Fat: 6.5gTrans Fat: 6.5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 121mgSugar: 12.7gCalcium: 97mg

*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.

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