CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA...

CHOCOLATE PANNA COTTA

adapted from :    homecookingadventure.com @youtube...

Ingredients :

200  ml  fresh milk

200  ml  dairy whipping cream

1/2  tbsp  gelatin powder  (7.5 gm)

2  tbsp  water  (30 ml)

2  tbsp  sugar  (30 gm)

Pinch of salt

1  tsp  vanilla extract  (5 gm)

120  gm  semisweet chocolate, good quality  (4 oz)

Chocolate Syrup :  (optional)

120  gm  semisweet chocolate, good quality  (4 oz)

2/3  cup  dairy whipping cream  (160 ml)

Direction :

1.  Coat four (5.5 oz/150 ml) ramekins or glassed with flavorless oil.

2.  Dissolve gelatin in 2 tablespoon cold water and let it swell for about 5 to 10 minutes.

3.  In a medium saucepan bring the cream, milk, sugar and salt to a simmer over medium-low heat (DO NOT BOIL).  Remove from heat and add vanilla extract and chocolate cut in smaller pieces.  Stir until chocolate is completely melted.

4.  Add gelatin and stir until the gelatin has completely dissolved.  Pour it in the prepared molds and refrigerate to set for about 4 hours or better overnight.

5.  Before serving prepare the chocolate syrup.  Melt chocolate (cut in smaller pieces) and cream over bain-marie/double boiler until completely melted.

6.  Dip the molds into a bowl of hot water for few seconds, run a sharp knife around the edges and invert onto a plate.

7.  Pour chocolate syrup on top of the panna cotta and decorate with fresh berries.  Enjoy!!!