Eggnog Panna Cotta with Nutmeg & Caramel
Eggnog Panna Cotta with Nutmeg & Caramel is a delightful, creamy dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. With its silky texture and rich flavors of nutmeg and caramel, this panna cotta transports you to a cozy winter wonderland. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, it’s an impressive yet simple treat that will leave your guests raving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 1 cup eggnog (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- ¼ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over ¼ cup cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cream mixture: In a medium saucepan, heat heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and nutmeg over low heat until warm but not boiling. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Add eggnog: Remove from heat and whisk in the eggnog until fully combined.
- Incorporate gelatin: Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour into molds: Ladle the mixture into serving glasses or molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over each panna cotta before serving and garnish with additional nutmeg if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream and milk with coconut cream or almond milk. Experiment with toppings like crushed ginger snaps or cinnamon for extra flavor.