Cardamom Panna Cotta Recipe
Cardamom Panna Cotta- a scrumptious, easy dessert with a hint of coffee flavor - perfect for holiday gatherings. Can be made ahead! Allow 3-4 hours cooling time.
How to Make the Best Cardamom Panna Cotta
This elegant cardamom panna cotta brings together the silky smoothness of traditional Italian panna cotta with the warm, aromatic spice of cardamom and a subtle hint of coffee. It’s a sophisticated dessert that tastes impressive but is surprisingly simple to make—perfect for dinner parties or holiday gatherings when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
The beauty of panna cotta lies in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal hands-on time, you’ll have a stunning dessert that can be made days in advance. The cardamom adds an exotic, slightly floral note that pairs beautifully with the rich cream, while the touch of instant coffee deepens the flavor without being overpowering.
Serve these little cups of silky deliciousness with a dollop of cardamom-scented whipped cream and some shaved dark chocolate for an unforgettable finish to any meal. Your guests will think you spent hours on this elegant treat—but we won’t tell if you don’t.
Cardamom Panna Cotta
Cardamom Panna Cotta- a scrumptious, easy dessert with a hint of coffee flavor - perfect for holiday gatherings. Can be made ahead! Allow 3-4 hours cooling time.
Ingredients
Panna Cotta
Instructions
Make the Panna Cotta
- Place the milk in a medium saucepan. Sprinkle with the gelatin in a fine layer, and let stand for 5-10 minutes until softened. Place on the stove over medium heat, whisking. Whisk in the sugar, while warming the milk gently (do not let it come to a simmer) until the sugar and gelatin are completely dissolved.
- Add the heavy cream, cardamom pods, instant coffee, and vanilla, and continue warming and whisking over medium heat just until it is about to come to a simmer (never letting it come to a simmer). Remove from heat and let it stand 15-30 minutes.
- Strain and pour into six, 4-ounce jars or ramekins or cups.
- Cover and refrigerate until the panna cotta is set, 2-3 hours or make these up to 3 days ahead.
- Serve with a spoon and a dollop of cardamom whipped cream and shaved chocolate (both optional).
Notes
- For unmolding the panna cotta, lightly grease your ramekins before pouring in the mixture.
- This dessert can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- If using ground cardamom instead of whole pods, there's no need to strain the mixture.
