Chocolate Panna Cotta Parfaits Recipe
Chocolate panna cotta, a classic Italian dessert, is a rich and creamy dessert that combines the smoothness of cream with the indulgence of chocolate.
Equipment
- 6 Parfait Glasses (6 ounces)
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Chocolate Panna Cotta
- 1 tablespoon Powdered Gelatin
- 2 tablespoon Cold Water (to sprinkle gelatin over)
- 3 Cups Heavy Cream
- ⅓ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 5 Ounces Dark Chocolate finely chopped
Ganache Topping
- 3 Fluid Ounces Heavy Cream
- 5 Ounces Dark Chocolate, chopped finely
Instructions
Chocolate Panna Cotta
- Sprinkle powdered gelatin over the cold water. Set aside to allow gelatin to set.
- Place cream and granulated sugar in a medium-sized saucepan. Bring to a low boil over medium heat. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching the cream.
- Remove from heat as soon as the cream begins to boil.
- Add gelatin to the cream mixture and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Add the chocolate to the cream mixture. Let the chocolate and cream rest for 5 minutes then stir until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a heat-proof measuring cup and distribute evenly between the 6 parfait glasses.
- Place parfaits in refrigerator for at least 3 hours to set.
Ganache Topping (add after the panna cotta has set)
- Heat heavy cream to a low boil. Pour over chocolate pieces and let sit for 5 minutes). Stir until smooth.
- Pour chocolate ganache over panna cotta in the parfait glasses. Place parfait glasses in fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 761kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 41gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 3gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 1976IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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