Calling all Pannacotta lovers! Are you a big Tiramisu fan then this recipe is just for you! This recipe combines the beautiful flavors of cream, mascarpone cheese with Kahlua liqueur and coffee in one single dessert. Whether it be Valentine’s day dinner or a Thanksgiving dinner, this simple and yummy Tiramisu Panna Cotta is my go-to dessert. It is a very light dessert that is-
silky smooth delightfully rich creamy and utterly delicious!
You really have to pause at every spoon, just to savor the luscious taste it has to offer.
Wondering what Panna cotta is?
It’s a classic dessert that means “cooked cream” in Italian. This creamy dessert is similar to puddings and custard, but instead of eggs or cornstarch, it is flavored with either gelatin or agar-agar. The gelatin or agar-agar gives pannacotta a very clean and velvety texture.
Few words about Agar-Agar!
Agar-agar is a gelatin-like substance made primarily from algae. It’s entirely vegetarian and a great vegan substitute for gelatin. It comes in three forms: powdered, strands and flakes. Unlike gelatin, agar-agar can be boiled and re-heated again if necessary. Compared to gelatin, agar-agar has stronger setting properties (takes just 1 hour to set). Agar-Agar desserts will start setting at room temperature although it always advised storing agar-agar based desserts in the refrigerator.
How to make Tiramisu Panna Cotta?
This recipe comes together in 15 minutes, though its the chill time in the fridge that takes longer. To make Panna cotta, the cream is heated with milk, cheese, and agar-agar. Later tiramisu flavors are added and cooked on low heat until it coats the back of your spoon. Do NOT overcook the mixture. Overcooking may result in chewy and rubber-like pannacotta. The texture of pannacotta should be wiggly, velvety and smooth. This mixture will thicken more after cooling. Take it off the flame and do the taste test. Adjust sugar at this point and pour the pannacotta in greased ramekins or glass bowls/cups.
When all set, run a knife all around the ramekin to loosen pannacotta or place the ramekin in hot water for few seconds and pannacotta should jiggle its way out of the ramekins. Serve with a generous portion of coffee syrup and enjoy!!
HIGHLIGHTS!
What I love about Tiramisu Panna Cotta is that its –
Easy-to-make Very forgiving Requires no cooking skills Comes together in 15 minutes Uses a handful of ingredients and as a bonus – it’s a perfect make-ahead dessert that will surely impress your family and friends!
Can this recipe be VEGAN?
You can give it a try with vegan cream cheese, but the authentic taste and texture will be missing. Mascarpone cheese is the key ingredients in Tiramisu. It’s the sweet Italian cheese that lends a rich, creamy, and smooth touch to Italian dishes. Substituting mascarpone cheese with something else will affect the authentic flavor and experience.
I hope you give this recipe a try. Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe. If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them. Would love to hear from you. ? Craving for more, try these other dessert options!
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Thanks for reading.?
