Rich Agar Panna Cotta
A creamy dessert made with agar agar and topped with a rich caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 envelope (0.25 oz) Agardissolve in 1 cup hot water
- ●1 cup French creamheavy cream or substitute
- ●1/2 cup Granulated sugaradjust to taste
- ●1/4 cup (1 oz) Molten chocolatemelted and cooled
- ●1/4 cup (2 oz) Rich caramel saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●1 tsp Vanilla extractoptional
- ●optional Kanten (agar agar powder)optional thickening agent
Instructions
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1. Combine the agar agar and 1 cup of hot water in a small bowl.
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2. Whisk until the agar is fully dissolved.
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3. In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract (if using).
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4. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
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5. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the melted chocolate and dissolved agar agar.
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6. Let the mixture cool slightly, then pour it into individual serving cups or ramekins.
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7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
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8. To serve, top each panna cotta with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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9. If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of kanten powder for added texture.
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10. Serve chilled and enjoy!