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Creamy yogurt dessert with mixed berry compote in glass jars, on a floral tablecloth.

Almond-Amaretto Panna Cotta

Bree Hester
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling + Chilling Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian, Non-Dairy
Servings 6
Calories 163 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Cream:

  • 2 cups almond milk divided
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean seeded
  • 1 cup nondairy creamer
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Amaretto-Berry Sauce:

  • 2 cups mixed berries plus more for serving, optional
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon amaretto

Instructions
 

Make And Chill The Cream:

  • Pour 1/2 cup of the almond milk into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top and let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
    Cream in stainless steel mixing bowl for baking or dessert recipes.
  • Add the sugar and vanilla bean (seed and pod) to the pan. Warm gently over low heat, stirring until the gelatin and sugar dissolve completely—do not boil. Remove and discard the vanilla pod after dissolving.
    Butter melting in a saucepan for baking recipes.
  • Whisk in the remaining almond milk, creamer, amaretto, vanilla, and salt. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
    Cream mixture in saucepan on granite countertop for baking recipe.
  • Divide the mixture evenly among 6 ramekins, jars, or dessert glasses.
    Clean glass jars on a baking counter, perfect for homemade jams or preserves.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap. Chill until fully set, at least 2 hours or preferably overnight for best texture.
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Make The Amaretto-Berry Sauce:

  • Combine berries and sugar in a small saucepan over low heat.
    Fresh mixed berries in a saucepan with powdered sugar, perfect for pie filling or dessert recipes.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries are soft and syrupy, 10-15 minutes.
    Sweet berry compote cooking in a saucepan with a silicone spatula.
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smooth sauce, if desired. Stir in the amaretto, then cool to room temperature.
    Disaronno amaretto liqueur next to a glass mixing bowl with berry mixture and wooden spoon on granite countertop.

Assemble And Serve The Dish:

  • Serve in the original ramekins or glasses, or unmold by running a small knife around the edge of each panna cotta, then inverting onto plates.
  • Spoon a couple of tablespoons of the berry sauce over each panna cotta just before serving. Garnish with additional fresh berries, if desired.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and return to the refrigerator for up to 24 hours until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 237mgFiber: 2g
Keyword almond milk panna cotta, almond panna cotta, amaretto panna cotta, gelatin dessert, non-dairy dessert, panna cotta
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