Mochaccino Panna Cotta

We've lightened up the classic Italian dessert by replacing the cream with milk, which not only lowers the fat content, but boosts calcium and protein levels as well. Adjust the espresso amount to individual preferences.

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PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 10 minutes

SERVINGS: 4

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups milk, divided

2-3 teaspoons instant espresso powder

1⁄2 cup sugar

Pinch of salt

1 1⁄4 -ounce package unflavored gelatin

1⁄4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

8 tablespoons real whipped cream

4 teaspoons chocolate syrup

1⁄2 teaspoon cocoa powder

Chocolate-covered coffee beans (optional)

Notes

Nutritional information per serving: 222 calories, 9 g protein, 21 g carb, 1 g fiber, 12 g fat (7.6 g sat fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 141 mg sodium, 236 mg calcium

Source of recipe: Maureen Callahan, RD

Instructions

Place 1/2 cup cold milk in a medium bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over milk; let stand 10 minutes. While gelatin stands, combine 2 cups milk, espresso powder, sugar and salt in a small saucepan; bring to low boil over medium heat. Remove pan from heat and add hot milk mixture to bowl with gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Whisk in chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 cup milk, stirring until well combined (mixture may contain specks of chocolate).

Divide espresso-chocolate milk between each of 4 glasses, let steam evaporate, then cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours or until firm. Mixture will be jiggly but solid. To serve, top with 2 tablespoons whipped cream, drizzle with chocolate syrup and dust with cocoa powder. Garnish with chocolate-covered coffee beans, if desired.