Panna Cotta

Recipe Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the milk into a bowl and sprinkle gelatin over it. Let it stand until the gelatin softens, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, combine cream, sugar, and vanilla bean. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the cream comes to a simmer.

3. 3

   Remove the vanilla bean from the cream mixture. Scrape the seeds from the bean into the cream, and add the pod back into the mixture.

4. 4

   Add the gelatin mixture to the hot cream mixture and stir until the gelatin completely dissolves.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture through a sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps or undissolved gelatin.

6. 6

   Divide the cream mixture among serving dishes. Cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.

7. 7

   To serve, top with fresh berries or drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.