4. Chocolate Panna Cotta
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/4 tsp. plain gelatin
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese or additional
- heavy cream
- 2 tbs. sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
If you are a chocolate lover, this recipe is for you! This incredible dessert can be made with chocolate and mascarpone cheese which is an absolutely perfect blend. Here is how to do it. Pour the ¼ cream into a small heatproof bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top. Let stand until softened and then heat. Stir until the gelatin has dissolved. In another saucepan, bring the remaining 1 ¼ cup of cream, mascarpone, sugar, and salt to a boil. Add the chocolate and the gelatin and then whisk until smooth. Divide into 4 containers and then let cool. Refrigerate 2-3 hours and then serve.