Panna Cotta

This tasty and classy recipe is so easy to make and will make you look like a pro at your next gathering.

• 600 g heavy cream
• 3 tsp of powdered gelatin
• 50 g sugar (+ 6 Tbs sugar for the caramel coating)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or 1 vanilla bean split in half)
• 5 Tbs cold water

Heat 6 Tbs of sugar until caramelized and distribute into 6 ramekins or custard cups, making sure to coat the sides well.
Put cold water in a bowl and sprinkle gelatin powder over the water. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar (50g) until the mixture is almost boiling (make sure to watch and do not boil!).
Remove from heat, and add vanilla, and gelatin mixture, and mix well until gelatin is dissolved.
Divide cream mixture equally into the 6 ramekins previously coated with the caramelized sugar.
Leave to cool and put in the fridge for about 4 hours.
When ready to serve, immerse ramekin in hot water, run a knife around the edges and unmold the panna cotta onto your serving plate.

Additional Tips

You can garnish with fresh fruits like rasberries, blueberries or cut strawberries.

Source:

http://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/panna-cotta.html