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Chocolate Hazelnut Panna Cotta

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup (60 grams) cold water
  • 1 (0.25-ounce) package (7 grams) unflavored gelatin
  • 2 cups (480 grams) heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons (36 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 cup (308 grams) chocolate hazelnut spread*
  • 2 ounces (57 grams) 72% cacao dark chocolate, finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
  • 1 cup (240 grams) whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract
  • Vanilla Whipped Cream (recipe follows)
  • Garnish: fresh berries

Instructions

  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, place ¼ cup (60 grams) cold water. Sprinkle gelatin evenly on top; let stand until hydrated, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together cream, sugar, salt, and espresso powder; cook over medium heat, whisking frequently, until steaming. (Do not boil.) Remove from heat. Add chocolate hazelnut spread and finely chopped chocolate; whisk until melted and well combined. (If chocolate isn’t completely melted, return pan to stovetop, and cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and well combined.)
  • Heat gelatin mixture on high in 10-second intervals, stirring between each, until gelatin completely dissolves. Gradually pour gelatin mixture into warm cream mixture, whisking constantly. Whisk in milk and vanilla.
  • Fill a large bowl with ice water. Strain cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium metal bowl. Place bowl in prepared ice water bath; stir until an instant-read thermometer registers 70°F (21°C).
  • Divide cooled cream mixture among 6 serving glasses (about ¾ cup or 190 grams each); refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Serve with Vanilla Whipped Cream. Garnish with berries, if desired.

Notes

*We used Nutella.
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