Mocha Panna Cotta

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Mocha Panna Cotta is a creamy, coffee-infused dessert that pairs perfectly with a rich chocolate truffle topping. This recipe combines the smooth texture of panna cotta with the intense flavor of dark chocolate and coffee, making it a simple yet elegant treat.

Prep Time 20

Chill Time 6

Total Time 6 20

Servings Mini Cups

Calories 439kcal

Author Fay

INGREDIENTS

Panna Cotta

2 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) gelatine powder
2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) water cold
200 ml (6.8 floz) milk
100 g (½ cups) sugar
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) instant coffee granules
160 g (5.6 oz) dark chocolate
1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla more or less to taste
600 ml (2.5 cups) heavy cream

Chocolate Truffle Topping

200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate
150 g (5.3 oz) heavy cream

Garnish

½ tablespoon (½ tablespoon) cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS

Panna Cotta

Mix the cold water and gelatine in a small bowl. Let it sit to bloom.
In a saucepan, combine milk, instant coffee, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat once it boils.
Add chopped dark chocolate and bloomed gelatine to the hot mixture. Stir until fully dissolved.
Strain the mixture through a mesh strainer into a heatproof jug.
Add vanilla and cold heavy cream, stirring well. Let sit for 10 minutes, then stir again.
Pour the mixture into mini dessert cups. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight to set.

Chocolate Truffle Topping

Heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat just before it boils.
Add dark chocolate to the hot cream, stirring until melted and smooth.
Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until firm.

Assembly

Remove panna cotta from the refrigerator and dust lightly with cocoa powder.
Take the set chocolate truffle out of the refrigerator. Dip a spoon into hot water and scrape along the surface of the truffle to form curls.
Place a curl of chocolate truffle on top of each panna cotta. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

NOTES

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
Bloom the gelatine properly for a smooth texture.
Adjust coffee and vanilla to your taste preference.
Make the panna cotta a day ahead for easy serving.
Use a hot spoon to easily create truffle curls.

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