Espresso Panna Cotta with Chocolate Sauce

A creamy espresso-infused Italian dessert served with an easy homemade dark chocolate sauce and crunchy amaretti biscuits.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 475.7 kcals 2854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 48.1 grams 288.4 grams
Fat 29.8 grams 178.5 grams
Protein 4.1 grams 24.8 grams
Cook Time
180 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
150
g
Dark Chocolate
72% cocoa solids, broken into pieces
Dairy
Liquids
100
ml
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Vanilla Pod
split and seeds scraped
Other
4
piece
Gelatine Leaves
soaked in cold water
1
bunch
Amaretti Biscuits
for serving

Steps

  • Simmer cream and milk in a heavy-bottomed pan.
  • Stir in sugar until completely dissolved.
  • Add vanilla seeds and pod, then remove from heat to infuse for five minutes.
  • Soak gelatine in cold water for 4 minutes, squeeze out excess, and dissolve into the hot cream.
  • Stir in coffee granules, strain through a sieve into a jug, and discard vanilla pods.
  • Pour mixture into six moulds and refrigerate for three hours until set.
  • Boil 50ml of water in a pan.
  • Whisk in chocolate and remaining water over low heat until a smooth sauce forms.
  • Loosen panna cottas by dipping mould bases in hot water.
  • Turn out onto plates and serve with chocolate sauce and amaretti biscuits.