Chocolate Panna Cotta

★★★★★ 4.9 (388 reviews)
⏱️ 25 min total
🍳 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
👥 6 servings

A silky smooth, rich, and decadent Italian dessert made with cream, chocolate, and gelatin.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Heavy cream
  • Sugar
  • 8 oz Dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin
  • Cold water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1

Soften gelatin

In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to soften.

Step 2

Heat cream and sugar

In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming and the sugar has dissolved.

Step 3

Chop chocolate

While the cream heats, finely chop the dark chocolate.

Step 4

Add chocolate and gelatin

Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Add the chopped chocolate and softened gelatin. Whisk until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 5

Add vanilla

Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour into molds

Divide the mixture evenly among 6 ramekins or dessert glasses.

Step 7

Chill panna cotta

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

Step 8

Serve

Serve the panna cotta chilled, topped with whipped cream, fresh berries, or chocolate shavings if desired.

Nutrition Facts

2400 Calories
24g Protein
168g Carbs
192g Fat

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