NUTELLA PANNA COTTA

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Set with gelatin instead of egg yolks, panna cottas are lighter - and easier to prepare - than most puddings. This one owes its richness of flavor to a healthy dose of Nutella and bittersweet chocolate.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 1/8 teaspoon powdered gelatin
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup Nutella
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts, for serving (optional)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk gelatin with 3 tablespoons cold water. Place chopped chocolate in another medium bowl. In a large bowl, combine Nutella and salt.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to a boil. Pour half the cream over gelatin mixture and whisk gently to combine; stir in vanilla. Pour remaining cream over chopped chocolate; whisk until smooth. Combine two mixtures; whisk well.
Pour one-third of the gelatin-chocolate mixture over Nutella; beat using an electric mixer on low speed until a smooth paste forms. Pour in remaining mixture and milk; beat until fully combined.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into six ramekins. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator until set, about six hours or overnight. Serve sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 545, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams