Description
This rich and creamy eggnog panna cotta is the perfect holiday dessert, beautifully spiced and topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups eggnog
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- whipped cream (for topping, optional)
- ground nutmeg or cinnamon (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium saucepan, combine eggnog and heavy cream. Heat over medium until warm, not boiling.
- Stir in sugar and bloomed gelatin. Whisk until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add optional alcohol if using.
- Pour into ramekins or serving glasses. Cool slightly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To serve, unmold onto plates or serve directly in glasses. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon.
Notes
- This dessert can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg