Mint Chocolate Panna Cotta
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to love this dessert because it's surprisingly easy to make yet feels completely indulgent. My mint chocolate panna cotta comes together in just about an hour, making it perfect for when you want something elegant without spending all evening in the kitchen. Dark chocolate, one of the stars here, is packed with antioxidants that actually make this treat a bit better for you than typical desserts. The combination of cool, creamy panna cotta with that bright mint flavor and rich chocolate is absolutely heavenly, and honestly, the whole process is so simple that even if you've never made panna cotta before, you'll nail it on your first try.
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Ingredients
- 300 mlheavy cream(chilled)
- 100 mlwhole milk
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 1 mLmint extract
- 150 gdark chocolate chips
- 20 ggelatin
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 1 leaffresh mint leaves(for garnish)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 50ml of cold water and let it soften for 5 minutes.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and mint extract. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the softened gelatin, stirring until it has dissolved. Let it cool slightly.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
- 5
Strain the cooled cream mixture into a large bowl and whisk in the melted chocolate until well combined.
- 6
Add the unsalted butter and whisk until fully incorporated.
- 7
Pour the mixture into small individual serving cups or ramekins.
- 8
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- 9
Just before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.
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