Description
A silky and elegant Italian dessert made with cream, dark chocolate, and a delicate rosemary infusion. This smooth chilled treat melts on the tongue and offers a beautiful balance between rich cocoa flavor and subtle herbal aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 150 grams dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 small sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Prepare four ramekins or dessert glasses and place them on a tray so they can be easily moved to the refrigerator later.
- Combine Ingredients: Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and allow it to bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a small saucepan combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, chopped dark chocolate, and the rosemary sprig. Heat gently over medium low heat while stirring until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes smooth.
- Assemble the Dish: Remove the rosemary sprig from the warm mixture. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until completely dissolved.
- Cook to Perfection: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any small bits and ensure a silky smooth texture.
- Finishing Touches: Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins or glasses. Allow it to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Serve and Enjoy: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with a small rosemary sprig or chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Use good quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Allow the rosemary to infuse gently so the herbal flavor stays delicate.
- Straining the mixture helps achieve an extra silky panna cotta.
- The dessert can be prepared one day in advance and kept refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: chocolate panna cotta, rosemary panna cotta, italian panna cotta dessert, chocolate cream dessert, elegant dinner dessert