Description
Creamy and festive White Chocolate Peppermint Panna Cotta is the perfect holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 6 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- Crushed peppermint candies, for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add gelatin mixture to the warm cream mixture and stir until dissolved.
- Pour mixture into ramekins or small serving glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.
- Garnish with crushed peppermint candies before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, add more peppermint extract.
- You can use different toppings, such as chocolate shavings or fresh berries.
- Panna cotta can be made up to 2 days in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg