Espresso Panna Cotta

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Espresso Panna Cotta was in my draft folder for more than six months. This smooth and silky Espresso panna cotta topped with dark chocolate ganache is very addictive and is a current favourite in our home.

Espresso Panna Cotta

(Recipe Source: Passionate About Baking)

Ingredients:

600 ml - low fat cream

100gm (½ cup) - brown sugar

2-3 tsp - Espresso powder (can substitute with instant coffee powder)

120 ml (½ cup) - lukewarm milk

2 tsp - gelatine

Dark chocolate topping

70g dark chocolate

70g (⅓ cup) low fat cream

Method:

• Sprinkle gelatine over lukewarm milk and let stand for five minutes.
• Place the cream, espresso/ coffee powder and sugar in a heavy bottom pan and gently bring to a simmer stirring often. Take off from the heat.
• Add 1-2 tbsp of this hot cream to the dissolved gelatine to loosen it further, and then pour the gelatine mix back into the hot cream through a sieve. Stir well.
• Let the mixture stand for about 10 minutes, then distribute among your serving bowls.
• Allow to set for 6-8 hours; preferably overnight.
• Gently heat the chocolate and cream in a heat proof bowl in the microwave or in a double boiler. Cool to room temperature, then pour over the set panna cotta and serve.