Dessert

Dutch chocolate panna cotta

Just when you thought panna cotta couldn't get better?
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Add dark chocolate and you have a deliciously indulgent chocolate treat that wobbles like jelly.

When you think of the best Italian desserts, panna cotta is right up there with tiramisu and we have a whole collection of perfect panna cotta recipes that prove just how versatile it can be. From a traditional vanilla-flavoured treat to creatively-spiced varieties with all manner of toppings, there’s sure to be a unique variation you’ll love. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Method

1.Stir milk, cream and sugar in a medium saucepan, over high heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves.
2.Sprinkle gelatine over the boiling water in a small heatproof jug, stand jug in a small saucepan of simmering water; stir until gelatine dissolves. Stir gelatine mixture into hot cream mixture.
3.Melt 100g chopped dark chocolate; stir melted chocolate into panna cotta mixture until smooth.Transfer to a medium bowl; cool.
4.Rinse six ½-cup (125ml) moulds with cold water; drain, do not wipe dry.
5.Pour mixture into moulds, cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours or until set. Carefully turn panna cotta onto plates. Serve drizzled with extra chocolate, if you like.

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