Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 7 whole cardamom pods crushed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom)
  • 1-2 teaspoons instant coffee (or use instant decaf)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instruction

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the cream, sugar, cardamom and instant coffee. Over medium heat, bring the mixture just to a simmer.
  • Remove from the heat, cover and let steep for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until evenly moistened about 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the cream mixture and bring just to a simmer over moderately high heat.
  • Remove from heat, add the gelatin and stir until dissolved. Strain and pour into a pitcher.
  • Pour the panna cotta mixture into four small 4-ounce ramekins or canning jars and let cool to room temperature.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the panna cotta is set but still jiggly, at least 3 hours or up to 3 days.
  • Serve in the jars, with a dollop of whip cream and shaved chocolate (both optional).