Panna Cotta with Berries
makes 2 panna cottas (adapted from buzzfeed tasty)
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
1 tablespoon water
1.5 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons sugar (I don’t like my desserts too sweet so 3 tablespoons was perfect for me. if you like it sweeter, I recommend doing 3.5-4 tablespoons)
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
frozen berries
lemon juice
fresh berries
METHOD
sprinkle gelatin over the water. let it bloom (takes 5-10 min).
in a small pot, combine heavy cream with sugar and vanilla bean seeds. cook over medium until it’s at the scalding point, or just under a boil.
once the cream has almost reached the boiling point, remove from heat and add gelatin. whisk until fully dissolved.
strain panna cotta mixture into desired serving glasses, ramekins, or small bowls.
allow cream to come to room temperature before chilling in the fridge for 2-4 hours, or until the cream is firm in texture. i let it chill overnight.
for the berry sauce - combine frozen berries in a pot along with a squeeze of lemon. place the lid on the pot and cook on medium-low until berries are soft. pour into a bowl and let it cool before placing in the fridge to thicken.
remove panna cotta from fridge and run a sharp knife between the panna cotta and bowl. place panna cotta bowl in a larger bowl filled with hot water for 5-10 seconds.
place a plate over the bowl and flip. tap the bottom of the bowl and hopefully the panna cotta should come out. if not, place the bowl back in the water and try again. you can also eat the panna cotta straight from the bowl.
garnish with berry sauce and fresh berries.
