Instant Coffee Panna Cotta with Vanilla Bean

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A smooth and silky panna cotta infused with the rich flavor of instant coffee and subtle vanilla bean aroma. This Italian-inspired Instant Pot recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs heavy cream, whole milk, instant coffee granules for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 500 ml heavy cream
• 100 ml whole milk
• 2 tsp instant coffee granules
• 75 g granulated sugar
• 7 g (1 packet) gelatin powder
• 1, split and scraped vanilla bean
• 3 tbsp cold water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Sprinkle 7 g gelatin powder over 3 tbsp cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 500 ml heavy cream, 100 ml whole milk, 2 tsp instant coffee granules, 75 g granulated sugar, and seeds from 1 split vanilla bean. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
3. Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
4. Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove vanilla pod and any undissolved gelatin. Pour evenly into 4 small ramekins.
5. Step 5: Refrigerate panna cotta for at least 4 hours until set and chilled before serving.