CATEGORY:
Desserts
SERVES:
6
Hazelnut Lavender Panna Cotta
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Hazelnut Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
METHOD / INSTRUCTIONS
- Toast whole hazelnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine cream, toasted hazelnuts, honey, and lavender buds.
- Heat mixture over medium-low, bringing just to a simmer.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain cream mixture, discarding solids.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Reheat infused cream until just warm.
- Whisk gelatin mixture into warm cream until completely dissolved. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into six individual ramekins or glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- For caramel sauce, combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook without stirring until sugar turns amber, about 8-10 minutes. Carefully whisk in heavy cream and chopped hazelnuts. Let sauce cool slightly.
- Before serving, drizzle panna cotta with hazelnut caramel sauce.