Chocolate Almond Panna Cotta

Ingredients

• rich milk
• egg yolks
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• heavy cream (optional)
• high-quality chocolate, grated
• chopped almonds

Method

1. 1 Prepare a custard by whisking rich milk, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla. Add cream if using.
2. 2 Grate high-quality chocolate finely and rub through a sieve to create a fine powder.
3. 3 Stir the chocolate powder into the custard mixture, stirring constantly in one direction to avoid air bubbles.
4. 4 Pour the mixture into serving dishes and let it set until it reaches a thick, rich cream consistency.
5. 5 Sprinkle the tops with chopped almonds before serving.