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Irish Coffee Panna Cotta 2

Cafe Au Lait Panna Cotta

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cafe au Lait, Coffee, Dessert, Easy, irish cream, Panna Cotta
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 12 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Chef Tony Zentgraf
Coffee Panna Cotta made with coffee from Northbound Coffee Roasters. This recipe is easy to make, don't let using gelatin scare you off from making it. Gelatin is easy to use, see the recipe.
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Equipment

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  • 1 cup Milk - 2% or Whole
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 tbsp Gelatin Powder
  • ½ cup Strong Brewed Coffee - Or espresso
  • ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch Kosher Salt

To make the Irish Cream Recipe Variation

  • Do not add the Coffee to the Panna Cotta Substitute -
  • ½ cup Irish Cream

Instructions

Making the Panna Cotta

  • Brew a strong brew of coffee. You only need a half cup so brew accordingly.
    (Alternatively you can use espresso or ½ cup of hot water and 1 tbsp instant espresso powder.)
  • Pour the 1 cup of milk into a sauce pot. Heat the milk until it is warm to the touch. About 3-4 minutes.
    Remove from the heat to avoid overheating the mixture.
  • Add the gelatin powder and using a whisk mix to combine. Ensure there are not any clumps of gelatin remaining. Let sit to allow gelatin to dissolve.
  • In a second sauce pot, combine the heavy whipping cream, sugar and coffee.
    Heat the mixture over a medium heat until the cream begins to form bubbles around the edge. Do not bring to a boil.
  • Remove the cream mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
  • Using a whisk, whisk the cream mixture as you pour in the heated milk/gelatin.
    Mix well to combine.
  • Ladle 5 oz of the panna cotta mixture into small tea cups, ramekins, clear glass cups or other decorative/festive containers. Smaller containers will look more full.
  • Refrigerate a minimum 4-6 hours to overnight. This will ensure the mix is fully set.
    Enjoy!

To make the Irish Cream Recipe Variation

  • Do not add the Coffee to the Panna Cotta Substitute ½ cup of Irish Cream to the Panna Cotta mix.
    Yum!