Panna cotta

I have wanted to try making this dessert for a long time! Little did I know just how simple it would be- and the results were delicious!

Many recipes for this use a mold to set the panna cotta which you can then flip out onto a plate to serve.  Other versions serve the pana cotta in a ramekin or wine glass.  I used some glasses that came with my punch bowl. Similar to a stemless wine glass, but slightly smaller.

First time using unflavored gelatin! So exciting! Lol

So I browsed through several recipes and found that panna cotta can be made with milk, cream, half and half, almond milk, soy milk or any combination of these. I used a recipe that called for half milk, half cream. 

So you sprinkle the gelatin on top of cold milk and wait for it to bloom. Then you heat through- warming but not boiling, add sugar and cook until dissolved.

Then you remove from heat, whisk in the cream and vanilla, pour into designated vessel and refrigerate until set somewhere between a couple hours and overnight.

I toyed with the idea of a fancy fruit compote, but settled on fresh blueberries and strawberries to top this masterpiece. 

It was light- like a cross between pudding and jello. Not too sweet. Would make again!