Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Tyler's UltimateEpisode: Ultimate Spaghetti & Clam Sauce

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(17)

Cook Time:
12 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings (espresso cups)

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 12 min
Total:: 2 hr 27 min

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Ingredients

Cocoa Whipped Cream:

1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Espresso Panna Cotta:

1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon espresso beans, roughly ground
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 orange, peel only
1 teaspoon powdered gelatin

Directions

First add the cocoa powder to the heavy cream for the cocoa whipped cream. Stir well to combine then cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Begin preparing the espresso panna cotta by placing the heavy cream, ground espresso beans, sugar and orange peel in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring to a simmer, then turn off the heat and steep for 6 to 8 minutes.

Add the powdered gelatin and using a whisk stir over low heat to warm the mixture and dissolve the gelatin. Do not let it simmer. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve (this not only removes the peel and espresso beans, but also any undissolved gelatin) then pour into individual espresso cups. Cover with plastic and refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Once you put these in the refrigerator you can finish preparing the cocoa whipped cream (alternatively, you can do it just before you serve the panna cotta). Whip the cocoa cream until it begins to thicken and then add the confectioners' sugar. Whip until soft peaks form and serve a spoonful over each of the panna cotta servings.

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recipe Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream
Carol Colorado Springs, CO 11-06-2009
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Delicious Panna Cotta
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I really enjoyed the simplicity of making this recipe. It tasted delicious. If I make it again, I would not do the cocoa... whipped cream and just use regular whipped cream. There was something about the fruity, coffee flavor of the panna cotta that didn't jive with the cocoa whipped cream. All in all, it was yummy!Read more
recipe Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream
sarah denver, CO 11-02-2009
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HEADY AND WONDERFUL
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

THIS IS A GREAT COMPANY OR SPECIAL SPLURGE DISH. I SERVE IT WITH WHIPPED CREAM LACED WITH A SLUG OF FRANGELICO OR... AMARETTO. I ALSO USE INSTANT ESPRESSO. IF YOU WANT TO BE THE FOOD POLICE, GO BUY A UNIFORM AND GET A BADGE. ANYTHING CAN BE BAD FOR YOU. USING A BIT OF MODERATION ALOWS YOU TO ENJOY ALL THINGS IN THEIR TIME.Read more
recipe Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream
Laurie San Jose, CA 10-27-2009
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This dish is fabulous...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Please, everybody. Rate the dish, don't rate the host or an ingredient list. I don't cook every dish from every episode, but... only comment on those I do cook. This panna cotta was delish. I used instant espresso powder, since I don't buy coffe for myself and it worked well. I overreacted and added another 1/2 t. of gelatin based on the comments, but will go back to the recipe amount next time since mine set up pretty firmly. The flavor was rich and satisfying. Thanks.Read more
recipe Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream
Katy New York, NY 10-23-2009
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Thank you, Food Police (Carol)
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Carol, thank you! You took the words right out of my mouth.
recipe Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream
michelle AUSTIN, TX 06-30-2009
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Probably delicious...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great flavor but mine didn't set. Any suggestions???
recipe Espresso Panna Cotta with Cocoa Whipped Cream
Lori Daytona Beach, FL 05-04-2009
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Elegant and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I agree with Carol, this is something to make occasionally for dessert that is elegant, but not difficult, and there is... nothing wrong with a splurge, it is a very small serving anyway. The creamy texture with the slight coffee and orange flavor is wonderful, no after taste at all. Really finishes off a nice dinner. Another winner by Tyler!Read more