Eggnog Panna Cotta with Nutmeg & Caramel
Eggnog Panna Cotta with Nutmeg & Caramel is an enchanting holiday dessert that combines creamy indulgence with festive flavors. This elegant dish features a silky smooth panna cotta infused with rich eggnog, aromatic nutmeg, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for gatherings, it promises to impress your guests and elevate your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and eggnog over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
- Whisk in the sugar and nutmeg until dissolved.
- Remove from heat, add bloomed gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved.
- Pour into serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating vanilla extract or swapping nutmeg for cinnamon. This recipe can be made dairy-free by using coconut milk and dairy-free cream alternatives.