Chocolate Panna Cotta Cups – Recipe

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Chocolate Panna Cotta Cups – Recipe

Chocolate panna cotta cups are a delicious Italian dessert, with panna cotta meaning “cooked cream.” Originating in Italy, this dessert spread across Europe and the rest of the world, becoming a beloved treat at gatherings and special occasions.

This dessert is known for its rich flavor, smooth texture, and elegant presentation. It’s often prepared a day in advance to allow the flavors to fully develop and the texture to set perfectly.

Panna cotta provides a good energy boost thanks to its calorie content and offers health benefits such as supporting heart health by improving blood circulation, reducing cancer risks, and supplying essential vitamins and minerals. It also helps boost memory, improve mood, and bring joy to those who enjoy it.

Ingredients (Serves 8)

Chocolate Panna Cotta Cups

 

For the panna cotta:

  • A pinch of lavender flowers for garnish

  • 1 cup cream

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 teaspoon gelatin, soaked in 4 tablespoons cold water

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 cup milk

For the chocolate sauce:

  • 1 cup cream

  • 100 g chocolate

Method

  1. Prepare the panna cotta: In a saucepan, heat the milk with the lavender flowers until it begins to boil. Remove from heat, let steep for 5 minutes, then strain out the flowers.

  2. Return the milk to the heat, add the sugar, and stir until dissolved.

  3. Gently heat the soaked gelatin until melted (without boiling). Add a small amount of the hot milk to the gelatin, mix well, then combine with the remaining milk.

  4. Add the lemon zest and 1 cup of cream, stirring until smooth.

  5. Pour the mixture into serving cups and refrigerate overnight until set.

  6. Prepare the chocolate sauce: Heat the cream in a small pot, then add the chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.

  7. Serve the panna cotta cups garnished with lavender flowers, accompanied by the rich chocolate sauce.

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