Baileys Panna Cotta

5 from 2 votes

Baileys Panna Cotta, a delicious boozy dessert for the festive season. It's incredibly creamy and silky, and has a light texture that screams indulgence. This Irish cream panna cotta can be whipped up super quick, and then left to set in the fridge. The perfect Christmas dessert for grown-ups.

Prep Time10

Chilling Time6

Total Time6 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 456kcal

Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

1 cup full-fat milk
1 cup double cream (heavy cream in the US)
½ cup Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
½ cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon grated chocolate to garnish (optional)
1 sachet Dr Oetker gelatine (12 g)

Instructions

Pour the cream and milk in a pan set over a medium heat and bring it to the boil.
Add the sugar and whisk well to dissolve it, then pour in the Baileys and whisk again.
Sprinkle over the gelatine, and whisk well to dissolve it completely.
Divide the mixture between 4 serving cups, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight to set.
Garnish with grated chocolate - optional.

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Notes

I used Dr Oetker gelatine which can be sprinkled straight over the cream mixture, and whisked well to dissolve it completely. However, different types of gelatine require different techniques for setting the liquid.
Some will need to "bloom" first which means it needs to be hydrated with cold water until it comes jelly-like. Skipping this process will result in a lumpy gelatine that is hard to dissolve.
So it is crucial to read the gelatine packet instructions to know if it needs blooming or not. A vegan or vegetarian alternative might also require different blooming techniques.
The panna cotta can be made in advance, as it lasts well in the fridge for many days if it's set well with gelatine.

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