Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta

Susan, AKA Kiwicook
Susan, AKA Kiwicook

Susan, AKA Kiwicook

In her days as a recipe developer, Susan has created over 450 recipes. Her Dutch and New Zealander roots serve as a basis for her culinary inspiration.

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MILK CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA

How is it that one of my all time favourite desserts – the classic Italian panna cotta – is also one of the easiest and quickest things to make? Honestly, if you’re short on time and yet want to impress, you can’t go past it.

The reason it’s quick is that you don’t have to fuss with creating a custard with eggs, such as when you’re making a creme brulee or creme caramel. Nope, this is simply about adding cream and milk to chocolate and adding in some gelatine to make it set. Chuck it in the fridge for a few hours and Bob’s your uncle!

I found this delicious recipe from New Zealand’s Eat Well website. The original recipe is for a dark chocolate panna cotta, but I rather fancied a good old milk chocolate version. With that, I paired the delectable (and reasonably healthy) raw dark chocolate sauce I’ve used previously, and everyone loved the milk/dark chocolate combo. However, feel free to use your own choice of topping.

There’s not a lot more to say, other than this is the perfect dessert when you’re short on time and energy but when you want to create something that looks, and tastes, pretty spectacular. Enjoy!

MILK CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA

This Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta is incredibly smooth and creamy, with the perfect balance of sweetness. It's a luxuriously rich dessert that's sure to satisfy every chocolate craving. Finish with a dollop of cream, fresh fruit, and your favorite chocolate sauce for an extra special touch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 5 Servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the panna cotta:

  • 2-1/2 tsp gelatine powdered
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup milk (I used whole milk)
  • Approx. 2 tablespoons caster sugar, superfine*
  • 1 vanilla pod split lengthways (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla paste)
  • 7 oz milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • Cream and fresh fruit (to serve)

For the raw dark chocolate sauce:

Instructions
 

  • Lightly spray four to six moulds with oil (or wipe lightly with oil).
  • Place the gelatine in a small bowl and add the water, giving it a good stir. Leave for a few minutes – the gelatine will soften.
  • Into a medium sized saucepan, add the cream, milk, sugar* and the vanilla pod (or vanilla paste) and bring to near scalding point (but not simmering). Take off the heat, take out the vanilla bean (if using) and whisk in the softened gelatine until well combined.
  • Place the finely chopped chocolate into a medium sized bowl and immediately pour the hot milk mixture over the chocolate. Let it stand for a minute to soften the chocolate, then stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared moulds and then refrigerate to set for three to four hours.
  • To turn out the puddings, take a fine paring knife and carefully run it around the outsides of each panna cotta. One by one, dip the moulds into hot water for 20-30 seconds, then turn onto a serving plate. They may need a bit of a shake for the pudding to plop out.
  • Serve immediately with a dollop of cream, some fresh fruit and some raw dark chocolate sauce.

Notes

*The original recipe, which was for a dark chocolate panna cotta, used 1/4 cup of sugar. Because milk chocolate is sweeter, I halved the amount of sugar. However, taste test when adding as different brands of chocolate may differ in sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 759IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta, Panna Cotta
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Susan, also known as the Kiwi Cook, hails from Levin, New Zealand, and has a unique Kiwi-Dutch-British heritage that influenced her culinary upbringing. As an artist, tutor, writer, and editor, Susan dedicates her weekends to creating delectable dishes. Her food philosophy embraces moderation and listening to her body's needs.

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