Chocolate Amaretto Panna Cotta. A rich, creamy custard like dessert that’s made with just 10 minutes of active cooking time. 
Panna Cotta is on of life’s simple pleasures. Next to Tiramisu it’s my favorite dessert. Once you have the basic recipe down the flavors are just about endless.
In fact we’re well on our way to creating an entire category devoted solely to panna cottas. Some of the many include: Pomegranate Panna Cotta, Limoncello Panna Cotta, Nutella Panna Cotta, and of course basic Vanilla Panna Cotta.
Other than being insanely delicious the best part about this Chocolate Amaretto Panna Cotta is that it will take you ONLY 10 minutes of active cooking time to make.
You can use most any type of food safe jar, ramekin or container that suits your fancy. In the past, I’ve even poured them into wine glasses once the mixture cooled somewhat.
Typically I prefer weck jars, or ball jars. They have convenient lids. When you store the jars in the refrigerator covered they won’t pick up any other refrigerator smells.
Once you have the panna cotta into your desired jars, you’ll transfer them to the refrigerator to set up for about 2 hours or until firm.
Panna cotta might be the most perfect dessert. Especially for parties because you can make this in the morning, or even the night before, and then forget about it until it’s time to serve.
Bring them out about 15 minutes prior to serving so they can come to room temperature. We’ve garnished these with raspberries, whipped cream and some leftover chocolate shavings from the panna cotta recipe.
They’re so quick to make that it leaves more time to decide on what wine you’ll be serving with dinner or what shoes will go best with your outfit.
All of the important things, amiright?
xo!
Chocolate Amaretto Panna Cotta
Chocolate Amaretto Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 ounces dark Chocolate, 70% Cacao – roughly chopped
- .25 ounce {1 packet} Knox gelatin
- 4 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 cup Amaretto
- fresh raspberries – to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Into a heavy bottom sauce pan add: cream, sugar. Heat over medium heat. Stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
- When sugar is well combined with cream add chocolate, continue cooking until it nears boiling. Remove from heat.
- Add Amaretto. Mix to combine.
- WHILE cream is cooking, into a small ramekin add cold water. Sprinkle gelatin package on top of water. Set aside and allow mixture to "bloom"
- When cream mixture is complete and while it’s still warm add gelatin mixture.
- Whisk together until well combined.
- Equally divide mixture between jars. Filling each approximately 3/4 way full. Allow to cool slightly.
- Transfer to refrigerator and allow to set up for a minimum of 2 hours OR until firm.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries if desired.
Notes
Optional garnishes include whipped cream and additional chocolate shavings.
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Juls @ Juls' Kitchen says
I loooove pannacotta, and just as for you this is one of my favourite desserts next to tiramisu.
You really made me think it’s month I do not make a pannacotta, time to make one!
ciaochowlinda says
I never met a panna cotta I didn’t love, and this certainly hits the mark.
Karin @yum and more says
never had any luck with pannacotta. your recipe makes me want to try again!
DessertForTwo says
Call me crazy, but I can feel the anxiety you had when unmolding these little cuties. I think it’s because I do the same thing too–hold my breath and wait full of anxiety for the sound of the perfect flop out of the ramekin!
I love amaretto–I have to have some!
Claudia says
Heaven on a plate.
Kimby says
Your photos are making me hungry! Elegant dessert and so easy, thanks!
Lauren from Lauren's Latest says
Never made this before, but if it’s at the top of your favorites list, then make it I MUST!
Fuji Mama says
I look forward to each new panna cotta creation from you! This one sounds DIVINE. I think we’re going to need to have this for dessert in the Fuji household this week… Or maybe I’ll accidentally forget to tell everyone I made it and just keep it to myself. Yep, I like that plan the best.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
Chocolate and amaretto?! Yes please!
Alli@peasepudding says
I Love panna cotta and have just made a berry one this weekend, I think i will have to try this one next
Jan says
Looks so good!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
Love panna cotta but I too feel anxiety when unmolding. These are perfect!
Katrina says
This sounds so yummy. I’ve never tried panna cotta before!
foodwanderings says
ooh boozy panna cotta. Love custards and made citrucy ones last year. Love this chocolate amaretto version.
Amy says
Drooling from afar… I want.
Kimmy @ Lighter and Local says
I have been known to sip amaretto and consume chocolate chips. This combines the two in a far more elegant way. 🙂
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet says
You had me at Chocolate. Then you really had me at Amaretto! 🙂 I love panna cotta. This is a must make. Thank you for sharing!
Tickled Red says
Oh my heavens, I’m speechless and you know that’s saying a lot. My screen is fogging up.
Laurie {Simply Scratch} says
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang that looks good! Love this recipe Paula!!
jenjenk says
you had me at “panna cotta”…amazing. chocolate?? and amaretto?? wow.
Lulu says
hey cookettes, I use 1/2 cup sugar and whole milk rather than cream (less calories-still fabulous flavor)I never worry about using a cooking spray (just poison anyway)I set it in a fancy one serving martini glass and garnish. Everyone seem to lick them clean. I have made many diff flavors with liqueurs and once used a little instant coffee with tia marie for a coffee flavor.
claudia lamascolo says
This looks delightful!