Silky vanilla panna cotta gets an unexpected lift from rich espresso caramel, gentle green chile heat, and a touch of shaved chocolate. This vanilla bean panna cotta recipe turns a classic dessert into a smooth, balanced finish with a warm and slightly bold twist.

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Espresso Green Chile Caramel Recipe

Pairing: Amaro Montenegro on the rocks — herbal, bittersweet, perfect for an affair you shouldn’t have.

The gloriously silky texture of panna cotta takes on a new dimension with a drizzle of Espresso Green Chile Caramel and a sprinkle of freshly shaved chocolate. This final bite will finish the meal with a traditional touch of sweetness, but in a way that keeps the passion for green chile alive and well on the palate. A sip of Amaro Montenegro will deepen the sensation.

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Espresso Green Chile Caramel

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• Author: Gabe Gomez
• Yield: Serves: 6

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Description

This vanilla bean panna cotta recipe features a smooth, creamy dessert topped with espresso green chile caramel and shaved chocolate. The sweet vanilla, rich chocolate, and gentle chile heat create a delicious finish to the meal.

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Ingredients

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For the Panna Cotta:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 2 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin, steeped in 3 tbsp cold water

For the Caramel:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/2 cup strong espresso
• 1/2 roasted green chile, pureed
• Pinch of sea salt

Garnish:

• 2 oz dark chocolate, shaved

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Instructions

For the Panna Cotta:

1. Heat cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until steaming. Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Strain. Pour into molds, chill 6 hours or overnight.

For the Caramel:

1. Cook sugar and water until deep amber. Deglaze with espresso, whisking constantly. Add chile puree and salt. Simmer until thickened. Strain.
2. Unmold panna cotta. Drizzle with espresso-chile caramel. Top with shaved chocolate.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 6

Recipe by Gabe Gomez
Styling by Anna Franklin
Photos by Dave Bryce

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