Espresso-Mascarpone Panna Cotta with Espresso Caramel Sauce
Espresso Mascarpone Panna Cotta with Espresso Caramel Sauce is a treat you won’t want to miss. This dessert combines the rich flavors of espresso and mascarpone cheese. Enveloped in a silky-smooth panna cotta, then topped with a luscious espresso caramel sauce.
The panna cotta itself is a wonderful combination of cream, sugar, and gelatin. Infused with the bold and fragrant notes of espresso. The addition of creamy mascarpone cheese adds a luxurious texture and a subtle tanginess that perfectly complements the coffee flavor. Each spoonful is a velvety delight that will have you craving for more.
Taking this dessert to the next level, serve with a decadent espresso caramel sauce. The espresso infuses deep-roasted flavors and creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and bitterness. By Drizzling the sauce over the panna cotta not only enhances the flavors but also adds an elegant touch to the presentation.
Espresso Mascarpone Panna Cotta with Espresso Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ¼-ounce envelope unflavored gelatin OR 2-1/2 teaspoons
- 2½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 vanilla bean split lengthwise and seeds scraped OR 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste
Instructions
- Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine cream, sugar, mascarpone, espresso powder, and vanilla bean and seeds OR omit the vanilla bean step and use vanilla bean paste. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat, whisking until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Remove vanilla bean if you used the bean. Return cream mixture to a low boil. Add gelatin mixture, and stir until dissolved.
- Divide cream mixture among 8 (½-cup) ramekins.Refrigerate, uncovered, until mixture is set, at least 6 hours(overnight is better).
- Run a thin, sharp knife around the edge of each panna cotta. Invert ramekins onto dessert plates, allowing panna cotta to settle out onto plate. Serve with slightly warm Espresso Caramel Sauce.
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Espresso Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cream, sugar, butter, espresso powder, and salt.
- Bring mixture to a low boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 20 minutes.
Notes
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply indulging in a sweet treat for yourself, this dessert is sure to be a hit. Its combination of espresso, mascarpone, and caramel flavors creates a sophisticated and irresistible dessert experience. So, treat yourself to this exquisite Espresso Mascarpone Panna Cotta with Espresso Caramel Sauce and savor the perfect marriage of coffee and sweetness.
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