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Panna Cotta with Fresh Berry Medley

Silky and delicious panna cotta can be made easily in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fresh vanilla bean
  • 32 oz heavy cream
  • ½ cup + 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
  • 2.5 tsp unflavored powdered gelatin
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 4 oz strawberries, washed and cut in quarters
  • 4 oz blueberries, washed and drained
  • 2 oz raspberries, washed and drained
  • 2 oz blackberries, washed and drained
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of ¼ lemon
  • 3 mint leaves, finely sliced
  • Tiny sprinkle of kosher salt

Instructions

  • Cut the vanilla bean in half length-wise and use a knife to scrape out the seeds from the inside of the bean.
  • Combine vanilla bean pod and the vanilla bean seeds you just scraped out with ½ cup of the white granulated sugar and bring to a simmer on the stove.
  • When the liquid reaches a simmer, turn off the heat and cover with a lid for 30 minutes to allow vanilla flavor to infuse into the panna cotta.
  • Sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the 3 Tbsp water and allow gelatin to absorb liquid for 5-7 minutes.
  • Bring cream mixture back to a simmer, and remove the vanilla bean pod.
  • Remove mixture from heat and whisk in the gelatin, stirring to completely combine.
  • Divide the mixture into 8 ramekins.
  • Allow to rest at room temperature for one hour.
  • Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and carefully place them in the fridge for at least four hours to allow the panna cotta to set.
  • When ready to serve, mix the berries with the remaining 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, sliced mint, and a few grains of kosher salt.
  • Allow berries to sit for 15 minutes and release some of their juices before stirring again and serving.
  • Serve panna cotta with berries and their juices.

Notes

You can use a splash of vanilla extract in place of the whole vanilla bean.