Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta is a delicious way to enjoy this popular Italian dessert.
I like how much easier this recipe is to make than I had expected it to be.
Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta
This is a sugar free version of a popular Italian dessert.
I like that this recipe is made in individual ramekins for easy serving.
Did you try my Keto Sugar Free Chocolate Mousse recipe?
That mousse recipe may seem to be similar to this one as they are both chocolate and resemble 'pudding' in their own way.
The difference between that chocolate mousse recipe and this recipe is really in the eggs and the thicker texture that eggs add to mousse that is not seen in Panna Cotta.
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This recipe is for anyone asking how do you make panna cotta from scratch.
While I would consider panna cotta to be a relatively easy dessert recipe to make, it is important to follow the directions in making it. This is especially true with about anything made with gelatin powder in my opinion.
Panna Cotta is famous for its cream as well.
This recipe calls for heavy whipping cream.
The heavy whipping cream used in this recipe is also keto low carb friendly
People ask what does panna cotta taste like.
The taste of panna cotta is as much about the flavor as it is about the texture.
It is both the flavor and the texture that makes panna cotta so popular.
Yes, this panna cotta recipe is indeed chocolaty.
The smooth chocolaty texture of this recipe is meant to make biting into both smooth and creamy.
This recipe also includes adding a bit of ground coffee which will help to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Here are some tips for making panna cotta.
I mentioned a moment ago that this recipe includes coffee which is meant to bring out the rich chocolate flavor of this recipe. Any kind of ground coffee will work however, to keep the caffeine down in this recipe, you can use a caffeine free ground coffee.
Here are some more helpful tips for you.
- Panna Cotta should set in about three to four hours depending on the size of the ramekin that you use. Some folks will try to speed things up by placing the ramekins in a freezer for about thirty minutes at most.
- I mentioned a moment ago that any time that you work with gelatin it is important to follow the directions as presented in the recipe. Gelatin is added to this recipe to allow for the panna cotta to set. If your panna cotta is not setting, it could be because of the gelatin. If your panna cotta is grainy it is probably due to the gelatin not fully dissolving.
- Pretreating the ramekins with nonstick spray can help with removing the panna cotta if you decide to not serve them in the ramekins. You can also place the ramekins in a baking dish with hot water that reaches ⅓ way up the sides of the ramekins to loosen them up ( a half minute should work).
How to store Panna Cotta.
This Panna Cotta should be kept in the fridge for up to one week if properly covered.
However, this recipe is also freezer-friendly. Remove the panna cotta from the freezer the night before serving and refrigerate it to thaw thoroughly before consuming.
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- Cream Cheese Pound Cake that is Sugar Free.
- Sugar Free Lemon Cupcakes.
- Carrot Cake Muffins with No Added Sugar.
- Sugar Free No Bake Pudding Cheesecake.
- Low Carb Strawberry Cheesecake Bites.
- No Bake Mini Low Carb Cheesecakes.
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The recipe for Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta
I mentioned above that is it important to follow the directions as provided below.
This is because you want the gelatin that is added to set correctly.
Also mentioned, panna cotta is often served 'unmolded'
Pretreating the ramekins with nonstick spray can help with removing the panna cotta if you decide to not serve them in the ramekins. You can also place the ramekins in a baking dish with hot water that reaches ⅓ way up the sides of the ramekins to loosen them up ( a half minute should work).
Ingredients needed to make Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta
- Unsweetened Gelatin Powder- 3 teaspoons.
- Water- ¼ cup.
- Granulated Monk Fruit- 8 tablespoons. That is ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons. If you use another sugar alternative, please use one that measures 1:1 with monk fruit and it granulated.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- 6 tablespoons. That is ½ cup plus two tablespoons.
- Salt- ¼ teaspoon (a pinch).
- Ground Coffee- 1 tablespoon.
- Vanilla Extract- 1 teaspoon.
- Heavy Whipping Cream- 3 cups.
- Optional- toppings such as fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream.
How to make Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta
- This recipe works with six average sized ramekins or eight small ones. Use the ramekins of your choice. I like to give the ramekins a quick spray with nonstick. Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the unsweetened gelatin with the water. Set this aside while you work (should set for 10 minutes).
- Next, in another mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the monk fruit sweetener, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt and ground coffee.
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan not yet on heat. Use a fork or a whisk to stir in the dry ingredients from the last bowl along with the vanilla extract. Break up any clumps that may appear.
- Place the saucepan onto the stove and set the heat to medium. Stir in the gelatin from the first step and allow for the ingredients to boil. You will need to stir continuously as it heats. Once the mixture begins to boil wait one minute while still stirring and then turn the heat off and remove the saucepan from the heat
- Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, stirring to preserve the texture as needed. Then divide the warmed mixture between the ramekins evenly.
- For serving as in in the ramekins, refrigerate for at least a couple of hours and serve. For serving unmolded, refrigerate for four three hours to overnight. Place the ramekins in a baking dish with hot water that reaches ⅓ way up the sides of the ramekins to loosen up the panna cotta for unmolding ( a half minute should work). Running a knife around the edges also helps.
The Recipe Card for Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta
Sugar Free Chocolate Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- 3 tsp Unsweetened Gelatin Powder
- ¼ cup Water
- 8 tbsp Granulated Monk Fruit -see post for alternatives
- 6 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Ground Coffee
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- This recipe works with six average sized ramekins or eight small ones. Use the ramekins of your choice. I like to give the ramekins a quick spray with nonstick. Place the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the unsweetened gelatin with the water. Set this aside while you work (should set for 10 minutes). Next, in another mixing bowl, use a fork or a whisk to mix together the monk fruit sweetener, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt and ground coffee.
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan not yet on heat. Use a fork or a whisk to stir in the dry ingredients from the last bowl along with the vanilla extract. Break up any clumps that may appear. Place the saucepan onto the stove and set the heat to medium. Stir in the gelatin from the first step and allow for the ingredients to boil. You will need to stir continuously as it heats. Once the mixture begins to boil wait one minute while still stirring and then turn the heat off and remove the saucepan from the heat
- Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes, stirring to preserve the texture as needed. Then divide the warmed mixture between the ramekins evenly. For serving as in in the ramekins, refrigerate for at least a couple of hours and serve. For serving unmolded, refrigerate for four three hours to overnight. Place the ramekins in a baking dish with hot water that reaches ⅓ way up the sides of the ramekins to loosen up the panna cotta for unmolding ( a half minute should work). Running a knife around the edges also helps.
Recipe Notes
This is because you want the gelatin that is added to set correctly.
Also mentioned, panna cotta is often served 'unmolded' Pretreating the ramekins with nonstick spray can help with removing the panna cotta if you decide to not serve them in the ramekins. You can also place the ramekins in a baking dish with hot water that reaches ⅓ way up the sides of the ramekins to loosen them up ( a half minute should work).
*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used. - see post for alternatives
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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
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Nutrition
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