TRI-COLOR PANNA COTTA

Tri-color Panna Cotta image

Three-layer flan-like dessert. It is best when turned on a plate and served in wedges with a little whipped cream on the side.

Provided by Alessandro Catorcini

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 6h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon agar powder, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules (such as Nescafe®)

Steps:

Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons sugar before it boils; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour into a trifle bowl, and chill until set, about 2 hours.
Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla extract; simmer, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour over chocolate layer and chill until set, about 2 hours.
Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and instant coffee; simmer, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour over vanilla layer and chill until set, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 122.3 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 36.2 mg, Sugar 9.5 g