Gluten-Free Mocha Panna Cotta with Mascarpone Cream

Indulge in the rich flavors of mocha in this gluten-free panna cotta, topped with a creamy mascarpone layer. It's a decadent dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
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• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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• 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
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• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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• 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
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• 2 tablespoons cold water
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• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
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• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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• Cocoa powder, for dusting
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Instructions:

Put cold water in a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it

Give it five minutes to bloom

Put heavy cream, sugar, brewed coffee, and cocoa powder in a saucepan

Stir the mixture every so often while heating it over medium-low heat until it starts to steam but doesn't boil

Take the cream mixture off the heat and add the bloomed gelatin

Stir the mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved

Add vanilla extract and mix well until everything is well mixed

Pour the mixture into ramekins or glasses that can be used for serving

Once they are cool enough to touch, put them in the fridge with the lid on for at least 4 hours, or until they are set

Mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract should all be mixed together in a bowl

Mix the ingredients together until they are smooth and creamy

Add a dollop of mascarpone cream to the top of each chilled panna cotta

Before you serve, sprinkle with cocoa powder

Have fun!