Cappuccino Panna Cotta
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package or 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups heavy cream, divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Ground cinnamon, for garnish
- In a small bowl mix together the gelatin and 3 tablespoons of cold water and set aside to soften.
- In a medium pot combine the milk, 2 1/4 cups heavy cream, sugar and salt.
- Put over medium heat and heat until just before it reaches a simmer.
- Remove from the heat and whisk in the softened gelatin, instant espresso powder, vanilla bean pod and seeds.
- Cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Arrange 10 espresso cups or 10 (4-ounce) ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Stir the cream mixture to reincorporate all the flavors.
- Remove vanilla bean pod from the cream and evenly divide the mixture between the espresso cups.
- Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- In a large cold bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup of heavy cream and the powdered sugar.
- Whip with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
- Remove the panna cotta from the refrigerator and top each cup with a heaping tablespoon of the whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with ground cinnamon and serve.
powdered gelatin, cold water, milk, heavy cream, sugar, salt, espresso powder, vanilla bean, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/brian-boitano/cappuccino-panna-cotta-recipe.html (may not work)