Silky Creamy Chocolate Panna Cotta Recipes

Steps:

• Sprinkle the gelatin over the milk and allow to sit to soften the gelatin.
• Heat the half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until it comes to a simmer.
• Whisk in the sugar, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted. Add the milk and gelatin mixture and whisk until the gelatin has entirely dissolved. Bring the entire mixture to a simmer.
• Ladle the mixture into six 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins (or serving dishes of your choice) and refrigerate until set, about 6 hours.
• To serve, top the panna cottas with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
• Serve and enjoy!

Steps:

• Place cranberry sauce in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Strain and discard pulp. Stir in 3 tablespoons liqueur; set aside., In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand for 1 minute. Meanwhile, place chocolate in another small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream, sugar and salt just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth., Stir a small amount of chocolate mixture into gelatin mixture until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1 cup cranberry puree and vanilla. Pour into eight 6-oz. custard cups. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining cranberry puree and liqueur; cover and refrigerate until serving., Unmold onto serving plates. Serve with sauce and garnish with raspberries and mint if desired.