Healthy Decadent Chocolate Panna Cotta that Doubles as Creamy High-Protein Fudgesicles

Chocolate Yogurt Custard mix recipe, yogurt and chocolate gelatin mixture being whisked together, almost ready to make healthy chocolate panna cotta or fudgescicles

Healthy Decadent Chocolate Panna Cotta that Doubles as Creamy High-Protein Fudgesicles

Indulge in chocolatey creaminess without a hint of remorse with our Healthy Decadent Chocolate Panna Cotta, which doubles as Creamy High-Protein Fudgesicles.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: chocolate, custard, healthy, high protein, popsicles, versatile

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Cooling Time: 4

Total Time: 4 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 150kcal

Author: juiceofsevenlemons

Cost: $2.50

Equipment

Ingredients

Gelatin Blooming

7 grams unflavored grass fed gelatin powder
1 ounce milk
1/2 ounce vanilla extract

Custard Base

55 grams turbinado sugar substitue light brown sugar
40 grams cacao powder
1 gram fine sea salt
3 ounces milk
12 ounces Greek yogurt try using our homemade yogurt recipe (see notes below)

Instructions

Bloom the Gelatin

Combine gelatin, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
Mix the gelatin mixture until smooth.
Set mixture aside until needed.

Chocolate Custard Base

Combine sugar, cocoa powder and salt in a 3-quart saucier, whisking to break apart any lumps.
Stir in the milk and warm over medium heat until milk mixture begins to steam (~5 min).
Remove from heat and stir in gelatin mixture until incorporated.
Add yogurt to a separate container and then add in 4 tablespoons (one at a time) of the chocolate gelatin mixture and combine to temper the yogurt (adding all at one time could cause the yogurt to curdle).
Add the tempered yogurt mixture to the saucepan and stir until blended.

To Make Panna Cotta

Pour the chocolate custard base into individual ramekins.
Cover the ramekins with cling wrap so a film will not develop when chilling the mixture.
Put the ramekins in the refrigerator and allow the mixture to cool and gelatin to set for at least 4 hours.

To Make Fudgescicles

Pour the chocolate custard base into individual popscicle molds.
Put the popscicle molds into the freezer and allow to freeze for at least 4 hours.
Unmold the frozen fudgescicles by running the mold under warm/hot water until you can slide the fudgescicle away from the mold with ease.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, you can use coconut yogurt or your favorite plant-based yogurt alternative.

Our homemade yogurt works well with this recipe

Customize the sweetness level by adjusting the amount of sweetener according to your preference.

Get creative with toppings! Try adding crushed nuts, fresh berries, or a drizzle of nut butter for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

If making fudgesicles, consider using fun-shaped molds for a playful twist on presentation.

Store leftover panna cotta in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

When enjoying as fudgesicles, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to easily release the frozen treats.

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