Easy Eggnog Panna Cotta with Pistachio Toffee Crunch

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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!

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!

Homemade Toffee 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!)

More delicious flavors to try:

• 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.

How to make Panna Cotta:

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.

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.

Can you make this panna cotta 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

Things You Need To Make This Easy Panna Cotta Recipe:

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.

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