Perfect Panna Cotta

Perfect Panna Cotta

2 cups heavy cream

2 cups milk

½ cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla paste

1½ tablespoons powdered gelatin

1-2 tablespoons cold water to bloom gelatin

Combine the heavy cream, milk and sugar in a small pot. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the vanilla extract.

Place gelatin in a bowl and cover with 1-2 tablespoons cold water. Make sure all of the gelatin gets wet. Once the gelatin has bloomed, pour the warm cream and milk mixture over the bloomed gelatin and whisk until the mixture is smooth and all of the gelatin has dissolved. If needed, you can return the milk/cream mixture to the heat to help melt the gelatin. Divide the panna cotta into your desired serving vessels. Place into the refrigerator and allow to set overnight or for at least 4-6 hours, until the panna cotta has set. We served our panna cotta with an assortment of fresh citrus segments. Serve with your favorite toppings.