Bailey’s Irish Cream Panacotta

A simple and elegant no bake dessert that is delicious for any occasion but perfect for St Patricks Day coming up!

I love a good Panacotta. I have made a festive panna cotta and mango panna cotta. So this is another delicious addition to the list the reason I love it so much is because it is so simple to make and looks so pretty/elegant. This recipe is made with Baileys Irish cream as St Patricks day is round the corner so why not?

The beauty about making panna cotta is that it takes a few minutes to make the mixture and a couple of hours to set, in that time you can relax, read a book to Netflix and chill. A fantastic make ahead dessert that is perfect for 2 but you can multiply it up to feed a crowd as well. The ingredients are not many and straightforward however there are a few substitutes I would recommend while making this pudding.

What ingredients do you need to make this Bailey’s Irish Cream Panna cotta?

Baileys –

I have used Baileys Irish Cream to make this recipe but you can use any Irish cream liquor like. Also you could use dark rum, Irish whiskey or even Creme de cacao.

Milk –

The recipe uses whole milk but you can use a plant based milk as well. I wouldn’t recommend using skimmed or low fat milk as it needs the richness for it to be creamy and delicious.

Heavy cream –

Also known as whipping cream or double cream. You can use plant based creams like soya cream or coconut cream. I wouldn’t recommend virgin coconut cream as it can be strong in flavor which will affect the Irish cream flavor.

Sugar –

I have used regular white sugar here but you can use brown sugar, date sugar, honey, maple syrup or any other sugar you like.

Gelatin –

I have used 2 gelatin sheets to make this panacotta but you can use 10gm gelatin powder instead. If using powder, make sure to bloom the powder in hot water and them add it to the hot milk and cream mixture. You can also use agar agar powder, 5gm. Add it into the hot milk mixture and stir around until dissolved.

What equipment do you need to make this Bailey’s Irish Cream Panna cotta?

We need a sauce pan to heat the milk and cream. I have used a spoon to stir the ingredients together you can use a whisk too. To set the panacotta I have used two silicon moulds but any small pudding ramekin works fine. Just make sure to line it by brushing with oil.

How to make this Bailey’s Irish Cream Panna cotta?

We start by heating the milk and heavy cream in a sauce pot. Let it come to a boil and reduce the heat. If using gelatin sheets, soak in room temperature water until softened and add into the hot milk mixture. If using gelatin powder, pour hot water over it and let it sit (this is letting the gelatin bloom). Once it has soaked up the water, add it into the hot milk mixture and stir. Add the sugar, stir and take it off the heat. Keep stirring until smooth. Add the Baileys, vanilla and pinch of salt. Stir to combine. Pour into silicon moulds that have been brush with oil and transfer to the fridge. Chill for 2 hours until set.

Serving and storing this Bailey’s Irish Cream Panna cotta?

Serve with whipped cream and a dusting of espresso powder, you could also serve it with a biscotti. It keeps well in the fridge for 3 days however when ready to eat remove from the fridge for a few minutes before serving as it will be too firm.

Now that we have covered how to make this Bailey’s Irish Cream Panna cotta, you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more fun recipe inspiration. If you are looking for more Irish cream recipes, check out the Irish cream cupcakes, Guinness chocolate cake, Irish coffee or Affogato.

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