Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 heaping teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1 small white chocolate bar, for garnishing
- 1 small dark chocolate bar, for garnishing
Directions
Place the milk in a heavy, small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over and let stand for 5 minutes to soften the gelatin. Stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves, but the milk does not boil, about 2 minutes. Add the cream, espresso powder, sugar, and salt. Stir over low heat, until the sugar dissolves, about 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Pour the cream mixture into 2 martini glasses, dividing equally. Cover and refrigerate, stirring every 20 minutes during the first hour. Chill until set, at least 6 hours and up to 2 days.
When ready to serve, use a vegetable peeler on the chocolate blocks to create about 1 tablespoon each of the white and dark chocolate shavings. Sprinkle the shavings over each panna cotta and serve.
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By stacy wooldridge
lakewood, ca
on April 11, 2011
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made this for a dinner party.. even the people who don't drink coffee loved it
By philnm10_11239810
angels camp, CA
on December 09, 2010
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What do you expect from a beautiful Italian cook like Giada.
By littlenikkii
Chicago, IL
on December 07, 2010
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Most simultaneously easy and delicious dessert I have ever made. Instead of espresso powder, I've found that instant coffee, like a packet of Starbucks Via, works just as well. It can easily serve 3-4 so don't bother doubling it unless you plan on eating a ton of it. It's meant to be a small dessert.
The chocolate toppings are a must because they cut the taste of the coffee and compliment it really well. I usually top it with whipped cream, and that makes it even better!
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