Espresso Panna Cotta

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Date Night

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
2 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 7 hr 0 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 7 hr 15 min

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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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recipe Espresso Panna Cotta
Jeannie Eugene, OR 11-20-2009
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ever added alcohol?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

does anyone know what would happen to this recipe if i added alcohol before refrigerating? i'm thinking about vodka... but... would that have a funny reaction to the gelatin? i'll do a little research, maybe post what i find.Read more
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Elisa Brownsville, TX 09-23-2009
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Wonderful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is absolutely wonderful and extremely easy to make! I've made it twice in one week. I did substitute the expresso powder... for instant coffe, which probably wouldn't make a big difference anyway. This is a great treat for "cold" coffee lovers for the holidays or a party. I plan on making this for my next event. I like to use small coffee cups, fill them half way (as if), and adding a chocolate wafer for a little extra instead of the chocolate garnish. Mmmm, so good!Read more
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Brenda Newport Beach, CA 09-05-2009
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Loved it.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you love coffee, you will love this. I did not have to strain, I whisked while cooking. However, I did stir during the... first hour of cooling, it keeps the top from becoming too thick. It was an easy recipe, and there was definitely enough for four.... not in martini glasses! I will try other flavors as suggested in other reviews. ThanksRead more
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Barbara Jacksonville, FL 09-02-2009
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Yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I picked Giada's recipe to try since it was only 2 servings (although I would have to agree that you could easily serve 3-4... people) and because it looked the easiest. Loved the texture. I used a wisk throughout and also left the mixture in the pot on the counter to cool and stir. Once the stirring was done I filled into glasses and refrigerated for 6 hours, with saran wrap touching mixture to not get a skin. I did leave out the espresso as my boyfriend is not a fan. Topped with rasperry reduction instead (used left over gelatin) and strained out seeds. Very yummy. Will make again, and try with espresso for my parents.Read more
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Cindy Orange Park, FL 08-02-2009
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This was a hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was super easy and a hit at our recent dinner party. I followed the suggestions of another reviewer and strained the... mix before chilling to remove any lumps of undissolved gelatin (although this proved to be an unnecessary step). I also chilled the mix in a large bowl, stirring every 20 minutes for the first hour, then poured into martini glasses for the remainder of the chill time. I would definitely make this again. Thanks for a great recipe, Giada!Read more
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Debbie Spring Grove, PA 03-21-2009
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Peanut Butter Panna Cotta
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Peanut butter rules in our house so instead of the expresso powder, I substituted about 3 heaping tablespoons of Jif creamy... PB. The PB melted quickly into the cream mixture. I also found using a wisk throughout the steps took away all lumps that other people wrote about and it turned out very creamy. So if you love PB, give it a try!Read more