Best Chocolate Panna Cotta With Port And Balsamic Glazed Cherries Recipes

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SILKY, CREAMY CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA



Silky, Creamy Chocolate Panna Cotta image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield About 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

One 1/4 ounce packet unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups half and half
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for serving
Chocolate shavings, for serving

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the milk and allow to sit to soften the gelatin.
  • Heat the half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until it comes to a simmer.
  • Whisk in the sugar, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted. Add the milk and gelatin mixture and whisk until the gelatin has entirely dissolved. Bring the entire mixture to a simmer.
  • Ladle the mixture into six 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins (or serving dishes of your choice) and refrigerate until set, about 6 hours.
  • To serve, top the panna cottas with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
  • Serve and enjoy!

DARK CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA



Dark Chocolate Panna Cotta image

Everything about this dessert, from the pretty presentation to its silky smooth texture, says "special." Rich chocolate is accented by the flavor of sweet, ripe berries perfectly. -Susan Asanovic, Wilton, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
5 tablespoons raspberry liqueur, divided
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold 2% milk
4 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional: Fresh raspberries and mint leaves

Steps:

  • Place cranberry sauce in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain and discard pulp. Stir in 3 tablespoons liqueur; set aside., In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Meanwhile, place chocolate in another small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream, sugar and salt just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth., Stir a small amount of chocolate mixture into gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cranberry puree and vanilla. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining cranberry puree and liqueur; cover and refrigerate until serving., Unmold onto serving plates. Serve with sauce and garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 22g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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