Happy Valentines Day everyone! I have to admit I’m not a huge fan of this holiday but I do end up celebrating it. I don’t need a holiday to tell me when to tell my loved ones that I love them. Anyhow, I must admit it is fun to go out for dinner and receive gifts from hubby and the kids. I wish all you all a wonderful Valentines Day! I love all of my readers and thank you so much for giving me so much love! xoxo
{Frank Sinatra}
I’ve got you under my skin
I’ve got you deep in the heart of me
So deep in my heart, that you are really a part of me
I’ve got you under my skin
Since we are talking about love, here’s a trailer for one of my favorite romantic movies of all time, Serendipity!
Check it out!
Norah Jones~ Don’t know why
My adorable niece, Serina
Okay so this Nutella & Coconut milk recipe was inspired by my love for Nutella! I wanted to make a decadent yet easy to make dessert which the entire family would love. This dessert comes together quite quickly, you do however need to cool the panna cotta in the fridge for about 4 to 6 hours. I also made a toasted coconut brittle topping for the panna cotta, which is a pleasant crunchy & tasty garnish! Coconut milk gives the dessert a unique creamy tropical taste.
NUTELLA & COCONUT MILK PANNA COTTA WITH A TOASTED COCONUT BRITTLE
recipe adapted & inspired by New York Times
Yield: 6 servings.
INGREDIENTS:
1 1/8 teaspoon powdered gelatin
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup Nutella
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup coconut milk
toasted shredded coconut
INGREDIENTS FOR TOASTED COCONUT BRITTLE
1 cup Sugar in the Raw Turbinado Sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
METHOD:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk gelatin with 3 tablespoons cold water. Place chopped chocolate in another medium bowl. In a large bowl, combine Nutella and salt.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring cream to a boil. Pour half the cream over gelatin mixture and whisk gently to combine; stir in vanilla. Pour remaining cream over chopped chocolate; whisk until smooth. Combine two mixtures; whisk well.
3. Pour one-third of the gelatin-chocolate mixture over Nutella; beat using an electric mixer on low speed until a smooth paste forms. Pour in remaining mixture and coconut milk; beat until fully combined.
4. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into six ramekins. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator until set, about six hours or overnight. Serve with toasted shredded coconut, if desired.
METHOD FOR THE BRITTLE:
1. In a heavy bottom saucepan, on medium high heat add the sugar and water.
2. let it cook until caramel forms. Caramel should have a medium dark golden caramel color.
3. Toast the shredded coconut in a frying pan on a medium high heat for 2 minutes.
4. Spread the caramel with a teaspoon on a cookie sheet over parchment paper.
5. Sprinkle the toasted coconut on top and let it cool.
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What a luscious dessert! Perfect to celebrate love.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Cheers,
Rosa
happy Vday!
great pictures and recipe!
Hmn…. lovely! I’ve not seen the movie Serendipity, now I have two new fun things to try.
Happy Valentine’s day!
Lael
I don’t care much for valentine’s but your recipe and the whole post is very creative and lovely
Dang, this looks good! happy v day sweetheart!
Love the brittle and the panna cotta. Love how you captured it all with your lense. Happy Valentine’s Day Sara!!
Thanks guys! Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentines Day with your loved ones! xo
Love this adorable post, Sara! This sounds really fantastic with the coconut milk and coconut brittle…and I love those beautiful cups!
Forgot to say, Happy Valentine’s Day, sweetie! XO
I totally agree with you – I am not a big fan of this holiday because I try to acknowledge my loved ones year round.
You’ve outdone yourself my friend! This looks delicious. And Serina is a gorgeous little girl.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Look at you, Sara–all sentimental with the romantic songs
I also love Frank Sinatra and Norah Jones always makes me teary-eyed! The panna cotta looks yummy, I don’t think I would have the patience to let it set in the fridge! 
I love Norah Jones can hear her all day
This looks delicious Sara, I mean one doesn’t have to say that its made with Nutella after all 
! Happy V day my friends. Sending lots of your love ur way
I love that Sinatra song, and I love Nutella as well! I like the idea of combining coconut milk with the Nutella, it sounds delicious. The coconut brittle is a really lovely idea as well and makes a very elegant garnish. Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s day.
Sara, the post, pictures and music make it all very special. Thank you for this Valentine’s treat.
So much love and so many hearts in this post, Sara. Like you, I end up celebrating even though it’s not a holiday I care for much.
Hope you had a great V-Day!
Yum, this looks so good. I love your photos and recipes.
Sara-You are sooo romantic! Frank is my boy! And Norah Jones…lovely. This panna cotta…yum:)Hope you had a nice Valentine’s Day, darling. xx
What a beautiful post! You had me at the songs and then Nutella, but the coconut put it over the top! I think you are wishing for Spring with the tropical flavors!
You have got me craving a lovely dessert again Sara. the lovely songs (Frank Sinatra and Norah Jones are few of my favs too) add to the sweet spirit of the post. What an adorable idea to make the brittle. It looks so pretty too.
I can just imagine how decadent and wonderfully rich this panna cotta is! Thanks for showcasing the singing of Sinatra and your movie; I will check it out.
Photo of ur li’l niece made me all teary
My li’l A has exactly the same dress!
The panna cotta looks DIVINE Sara! Well, of course it does! It has Nutella in it!
You really really outdid yourself with this creation. So many levels of great flavors and a great combination of textures too. It’s amazing!
Oooh another fabulous panna cotta recipe for this panna cotta lover! Husband hates V Day but usually does something for me (although this year…nothing). Desserts like this are always special, no matter the day!
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