Hazelnut Panna Cotta with Berry Compote

A luxurious Italian dessert featuring creamy hazelnut-infused panna cotta topped with sweetened berries. This elegant dessert combines rich cream, toasted hazelnuts, and Frangelico liqueur for a sophisticated flavor profile.

6 servings
6 hr 40 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1⅓ cups crème fraîche
  • cup hazelnuts
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Frangelico
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups blackberries
  • 6 ounces blackberries

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place 1/2 cup cream in small saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over.Let stand until gelatin softens, about 20 minutes.

    20 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, stir 1 1/2 cups cream, crème fraîche, hazelnuts, and 1/2 cup sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to gentle boil. Remove from heat. Cover; steep 5 minutes. Strain into 4-cup measuring cup, pressing on hazelnuts to release all cream (about 3 cups).

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Stir gelatin mixture over medium-low heat until gelatin dissolves. Whisk gelatin mixture into strained cream. Whisk in Frangelico and vanilla. Divide mixture among six 3/4-cup custard cups. Refrigerate panna cottas until cold and set, at least 6 hours and up to 1 day.

    360 min

  4. 4.

    Mix berries and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl; toss to blend. Spoon sugared berries over each panna cotta.

    5 min