Chocolate Panna Cotta

Chocolate Panna Cotta is a easy French recipe that serves 4. 650 calories per serving. Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 3 hrs 10 min | Total: 3 hrs 35 min

Cost: $7.85 total, $1.96 per serving

Ingredients

  • 100 g 70% dark chocolate (cut into pieces to facilitate melting)
  • 50 cl Whole liquid fresh cream (at room temperature)
  • 50 g Granulated sugar (adjust according to the chocolate's taste)
  • 4 feuilles Gelatin sheets (to rehydrate in cold water)
  • 30 g Dark chocolate for decoration (coarsely chopped to obtain shavings)

Instructions

  1. Rehydrate the gelatin

    Place the 4 gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water and let soak for 5 minutes until they are supple.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Heat the cream and sugar

    Pour the 50 cl of cream into a saucepan, add the 50 g of sugar and whisk lightly. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the mixture simmers, without letting it boil vigorously.

    Time: PT6M

    Temperature: 90°C

  3. Incorporate the gelatin

    Drain the gelatin sheets, gently press to remove excess water, then add them to the hot cream. Stir quickly until fully dissolved.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 90°C

  4. Melt the chocolate

    Add the 100 g of dark chocolate pieces to the cream. Whisk vigorously until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous mixture.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 90°C

  5. Let cool

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature for about 10 minutes.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 25°C

  6. Pour into the glasses

    Transfer the preparation into a measuring cup then evenly distribute into 4 glasses using a ladle.

    Time: PT3M

  7. Refrigerate to set

    Place the glasses in the refrigerator and let set for at least 3 hours.

    Time: PT3H

    Temperature: 4°C

  8. Prepare the decoration

    While the panna cotta sets, coarsely chop the remaining 30 g of dark chocolate with a knife to obtain shavings.

    Time: PT2M

  9. Garnish and serve

    Just before serving, place a small pinch of chocolate shavings on each panna cotta.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
650
Protein
5.8 g
Carbohydrates
25 g
Fat
52.5 g
Fiber
1.3 g

Dietary info: gluten‑free, contains dairy, non‑vegetarian

Allergens: milk, gelatin (pork)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Chocolate Panna Cotta

Recipe by Philippe's Kitchen

A silky chocolate panna cotta, made without an oven. Ideal for an elegant dessert in glasses, topped with dark chocolate shavings. Easy and quick, it only requires a few classic ingredients and a bit of patience for chilling.

EasyFrenchServes 4

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Source Video
3h 25m
Prep
6m
Cook
25m
Cleanup
3h 56m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.85
Total cost
$1.96
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Rehydrate the gelatin
  • Dissolve the gelatin in the hot cream
  • Fully melt the chocolate
  • Respect the setting time in the refrigerator (minimum 3 h)

Safety Warnings

  • The hot cream can cause burns – handle with care.
  • Use the knife carefully when chopping the chocolate.

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