Dark Chocolate Caramel Panna Cotta
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup light-color
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon gelatin unflavored
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Ghirardelli(R) 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 3 Ghirardelli Milk & Caramel SQUARESTM Chocolate optional
- For caramel, in a medium heavy saucepan, stir together the 1/4 cup whipping cream, the butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally; reduce heat to medium. Boil gently for 2 additional minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Set aside while preparing chocolate mixture.
- Place water in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the surface. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
- For chocolate mixture, in a medium saucepan, combine the 1 cup whipping cream and the granulated sugar. Heat over medium-low heat until the mixture almost comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Add softened gelatin; stir until it dissolves. Add Ghirardelli(R) 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir to mix in chocolate. Whisk in sour cream.
- Fill twelve 2-ounce shot glasses, ramekins, or other small dessert dishes 1/3 to 1/2 full of chocolate mixture. Chill for 20 minutes or until just set. Divide caramel evenly among the glasses; chill for 15 minutes. Spoon on or pour in the remaining chocolate mixture. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, beat the 1/4 cup whipping cream and the powdered sugar until soft peaks form (tips curl). To serve, top each panna cotta with a dollop of whipped cream,and, if desired, a piece of Ghirardelli Milk & Caramel SQUARESTM Chocolate.
- Recipe Tips
- For easier cutting, place Ghirardelli Milk & Caramel SQUARESTM Chocolate in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 30 minutes. Using a sharp knife, cut squares into quarters.
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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Dark-Chocolate-Caramel-Panna-Cotta-476712 (may not work)