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St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Panna Cotta

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St. Paddy's Day is nearly upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a unique recipe for those that love to be a bit adventurous in the kitchen. This recipe couldn't be simpler nor more delicious! The chocolatey scent of the Guinness melds with the sweet vanilla tones to create a creamy, light dessert that is festive, yet sophisticated. Feel free to substitute your favourite stout or porter in for the Guinness - with all of the amazing artisan breweries around these days, there's no shortage of delectable chocolate, berry and coffee scented flavours to experiment with! Happy St. Patrick's Day! May the Luck o' the Irish always be with you!
Pairs with: lesley stowe raincoast crisps® rosemary raisin pecan, lesley stowe raincoast crisps® salty date and almond, lesley stowe raincoast crisps® cranberry and hazelnut
Directions
Ingredients
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Panna Cotta
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) gelatin
- 4 Tbsp. (60 mL) Guinness or other dark porter or stout
- 2 ¼ cup (565 mL) heavy cream
- ½ cup (125 mL) icing sugar
- ½ vanilla bean. slit lengthwise
- 1 cup (250 mL) best quality dark chocolate chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream
Chocolate Sauce