Tri-color Panna Cotta

Try this beautiful and decadent fool-proof chocolate, vanilla, and coffee-flavored panna cotta; an egg-free dessert to delight your guests.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 381 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons white sugar, divided
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
• 1 tablespoon agar powder, divided
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules (such as Nescafe®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons sugar before it boils; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour into a trifle bowl, and chill until set, about 2 hours.

Step 2

Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla extract; simmer, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour over chocolate layer and chill until set, about 2 hours.

Step 3

Heat 1 cup heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and instant coffee; simmer, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon agar and stir until it dissolves completely. Remove from heat, pour over vanilla layer and chill until set, about 2 hours.