
Dulce de Leche Panna Cotta
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This elegant dessert is one of my favorite shortcuts when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Dulce de leche panna cotta comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for unexpected guests or weeknight indulgences. The silky caramel layer gives you that restaurant quality feel while the gelatin does all the work, requiring minimal effort on your part. Heavy cream provides wonderful calcium and fat soluble vitamins that help with nutrient absorption, so you can feel a bit better about this decadent treat. The beauty of panna cotta is how forgiving it is, and pairing it with that sweet dulce de leche sauce transforms something simple into something absolutely irresistible.
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Ingredients
- 400 mlheavy cream
- 200 mlwhole milk
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 150 mldulce de leche
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- 1 sheetgelatin
- 20 gcocoa powder
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
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Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
Tip: Be careful not to let the mixture boil.
- 2
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dulce de leche, vanilla extract, and salt. Let it cool slightly.
Tip: The dulce de leche will help to flavor the panna cotta.
- 3
In a separate bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 50ml of cold water and let it soften for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help to prevent the gelatin from lumps.
- 4
Add the softened gelatin to the saucepan with the cream mixture and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Tip: This will help to create a smooth and creamy texture.
- 5
Pour the mixture into small individual serving cups or ramekins.
Tip: Make sure the cups are clean and dry.
- 6
Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours or overnight until it is set.
Tip: You can also sprinkle some confectioner's sugar on top before serving.
- 7
Just before serving, sprinkle some cocoa powder on top of the panna cotta.
Tip: This will add a nice textural element and flavor contrast.
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