Description
A smooth, creamy Italian dessert layered with a rich coffee flavor and sweet milk base. This elegant coffee panna cotta is simple to prepare, requires no baking, and makes a perfect make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk, divided
- 1/2 cup dessert-style coffee creamer (e.g., coconut caramel or vanilla)
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin powder (about 14 grams total)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 3/4 cups water
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 1/2 cups of the milk with all of the coffee creamer. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and add 3/4 of the first gelatin envelope. Whisk until completely dissolved.
- Pour the milk mixture into serving glasses. For a layered, angled look, tilt the glasses inside small bowls or ramekins.
- Refrigerate the glasses at an angle for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the glasses to the freezer for 30 minutes, then return to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to fully set the milk layer.
- Meanwhile, combine the water, remaining 1/4 cup milk, instant coffee, and vanilla extract in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Remove from heat and add 3/4 of the second gelatin envelope. Whisk until fully dissolved.
- Remove the glasses from the fridge and set them upright.
- Carefully pour the coffee mixture over the set milk layer.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then place in the freezer for 30 minutes followed by refrigeration for another 30 minutes until fully set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Do not overheat the gelatin or it may not set properly.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase instant coffee to 1 1/2 tablespoons.
- Use vanilla or hazelnut-flavored creamer for a different twist.
- Avoid freezing solid as it affects the panna cotta texture.
- This dessert is best served cold and should not be reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
