Hazelnut Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce

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4.9

231 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 25 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Hazelnut Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce

Hazelnut Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce combines creamy, gently sweetened panna cotta with toasted hazelnuts and a rich caramel topping. The gelatin sets the warm cream infused with caramel into a smooth, delicate dessert. The toasted hazelnuts add a contrasting crunch, while the homemade caramel sauce deepens the flavor. This dessert offers a balanced texture and a mildly nutty, buttery sweetness, ideal for a refined finish to a meal or a special occasion treat.

Description

Hazelnut Panna Cotta with Caramel Sauce is made by infusing heavy cream with caramel and gelatin, then chilling it until set in individual glasses. The gelatin dissolves into the warm cream, helping the dessert achieve a smooth, delicate texture that softly melts on the tongue. Toasted hazelnuts sprinkled on top contribute a satisfying crunch and nutty aroma, complementing the creamy custard and caramel. The caramel is traditionally made by boiling sweetened condensed milk for several hours until it develops a deep, golden color, lending a rich, buttery flavor to the panna cotta.

After setting in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, the panna cotta is ready to serve. The combination of creamy texture, caramel sweetness, and nutty hazelnuts make this dessert both comforting and elegant. The portioned servings in glasses allow for easy presentation and make this dessert suitable for dinner parties or family meals.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 50 g hazelnut walnuts can also be used, toasted
  • 300 ml heavy cream
  • 75 g caramel
  • 5 g gelatin sheet

For Homemade Caramel

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • water

Instructions

  1. We make the caramel with sweetened condensed milk. We boil the can in a large pot for about 4 to 5 hours over a low heat. The can needs to be completely submerged, so check regularly if you have enough water in the pot and add more water if needed.
  2. Soak the gelatin in cold water.
  3. Heat up the heavy cream, making sure not to let it boil. When the cream has warmed up, add the gelatin and allow it to dissolve. Add roughly 1 ¾ oz (50g) of caramel. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Divide equally between 3 glasses and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  5. When ready to serve, sprinkle chopped toasted hazelnuts on top and drizzle with caramel.

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