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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Easy Eggnog Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee Crunch

    Published: Dec 18, 2017 · Modified: Apr 18, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 36 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    If you love eggnog, this creamy Eggnog Panna Cotta with Homemade Pistachio Toffee is going to be a fun recipe for you to try! Lots of fresh spicy eggnog flavors, combined into one smooth and creamy dessert!

    You can also see ALL of the delicious Gluten Free Eggnog Desserts on my blog. I can't wait to hear which you try!

    Eggnog panna cotta in a jar topped with toffee and pistachios
    Jump to:
    • What is Panna Cotta?
    • Crunch Topping:
    • Topping ideas:
    • Types of gelatin:
    • Instructions:
    • Can you cook panna cotta stovetop?
    • TIP:
    • Can you make this ahead?
    • How long does it take for the panna cotta to set?
    • Tools:
    • Recipe
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    With this homemade panna cotta recipe, I am closing out my eggnog cravings for the season! I was happy to tempt you with my favorite eggnog desserts like this Gluten Free Eggnog Bread Pudding and these Gluten Free Eggnog Skinny Cheesecakes...but I am ready to just sit back and enjoy now :-).

    What is Panna Cotta?

    Panna Cotta is a dessert that my kids love. It is thick and creamy, and you can make it in all sorts of fun flavors!

    Panna cotta is an Italian favorite. It is made with cream, sugar, and gelatin to set it. It is a dessert that is so easy to make, my kids frequently make it. I have been encouraging their kitchen explorations, even if they seem to only want to make desserts because they really need to learn how to cook.

    Hopefully, you will love this easy eggnog panna cotta recipe as much as we did!

    Top view of a glass with eggnog panna cotta. Pieces of toffee and pistachios top this dessert

    Crunch Topping:

    In order to make this recipe, you are going to want to see how to make the Homemade Toffee that tops this dessert. It adds the perfect little "crunch" factor to this panna cotta recipe.

    (*Tip, make sure you read through the whole toffee recipe before starting. There is even a video to show you all of the steps! I had some horrible "bloopers" along the way. I talk about each recipe fail, and how to fix them!)

    Two jars of eggnog panna cotta. Each is topped with homemade toffee pieces.

    Topping ideas:

    • Add fresh berries and a little whipped cream.
    • Flavor with rum as the Italians do.
    • Add cocoa powder and a little more sugar to make chocolate panna cotta
    • Flavor with some espresso!

    Types of gelatin:

    For this recipe, you will want to use unflavored gelatin.

    I know a lot of people don't like to use gelatin for various healthy/quality reasons. I did find this brand of gelatin which is non-GMO, certified gluten free, dairy-free, Kosher, and Halal.

    Gelatin is important in this recipe because it is what causes the cream (or eggnog in this case) to firm up.

    Instructions:

    Dissolving gelatin in eggog in a small bowl.

    The first step to making this easy panna cotta recipe is to dissolve the gelatin with some of the eggnog. Let it sit and thicken for 15 minutes.

    Eggnog cooking over a stove

    Can you cook panna cotta stovetop?

    You definitely want to cook this panna cotta recipe stovetop. You can use a pot or even a double boiler.

    Cook the eggnog on low heat. Don't bring it to a boil. Add the gelatin eggnog combination. Slowly cook to thicken.

    TIP:

    Use a whisk to stir your panna cotta so it turns out creamy. Gently pour the mixture into small glasses or ramekins and chill in the refrigerator.

    Top view of a jar of eggnog panna cotta topped with pistachios and toffee

    Can you make this ahead?

    You can make this panna cotta recipe a day or two ahead. It should keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    How long does it take for the panna cotta to set?

    I would recommend refrigerating the panna cotta for a minimum of two hours to set. Note, if you plan to use a mold to shape your panna cotta, you will want to chill it for at least 5 hours.

    More Delicious Gluten Free Holiday Desserts to Try:

    • Gluten Free Eggnog Cupcakes
    • Gluten Free Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
    • Gluten Free Roasted Chestnut Cookies

    Tools:

    1. Ramekins to make single servings of this dessert.
    2. Small Mason Jars also are great. You can close the lids to keep them fresh longer.

    Recipe

    Eggnog Panna Cotta Recipe

    Sandi Gaertner
    An easy eggnog panna cotta with pistachio toffee.
    4.91 from 30 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Gluten Free Dessert Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 343 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup eggnog
    • 1 tablespoon gelatin
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions
     

    • In a small dish, combine ⅓ cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon gelatin. Whisk to blend and allow to sit 10 minutes.
    • In a saucepan, combine the rest of the heavy cream and sugar.
    • Cook on medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves. 
    • Add eggnog and gelatin mixture to the pan. Whisk and allow to heat just until it boils.
    • Remove from the heat and pour into ramekins or glass mason jars.
    • Cover each dish with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
    • Optional top with toffee.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 45mgSugar: 14g
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    Comments

    1. Mariane

      December 18, 2020 at 11:20 am

      Hi Sandi
      Can I use anything low-fat in this recipe?
      Mariane

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 19, 2020 at 3:45 pm

        Hi Mariane, I have not tested low fat, but I suspect it would be okay. If you try, please do come back and let us know how it turned out.

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    2. Cathie Filipchuk

      December 14, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Hi there. The instructions call for 1 tsp gelatin, but the recipe lists 1 Tbsp. Which is correct? Thanks

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 14, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Hi Cathie, 1 tablespoon. Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    3. Denise

      December 01, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      Can you use homemade eggnog in the recipe?

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 02, 2020 at 3:42 pm

        Hi Denise, you can easily use homemade eggnog :-).

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