Instructions

• Step 1: Dissolve the gelatin Add the gelatin to the water in a small saucepan. Heat gently and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Then remove from heat.
• TIP: Use more gelatin to get a firmer panna cotta.
• Step 2: Boil the cream Bring the cream, half and half, and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly to prevent scorching.
• Step 3: Add the vanilla and gelatin Remove from heat and add the vanilla extract and gelatin mixture. Stir to combine.
• TIP: For richer flavor, split half a vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the cream before heating.
• Step 4: Pour into molds Pour the mixture into custard cups or ramekins.
• Step 5: Chill Chill until set, at least six hours or overnight.
• Step 6: Unmold Dip each mold into hot water for a few seconds to loosen, and then invert your panna cotta onto a plate.
• Step 7: Serve Serve with fresh berries, fruit sauce, or chocolate sauce.
• FACT: Most pills contain gelatin either as a binding agent or a coating.

You Will Need

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2 tbsp. water
• 1 c. half and half
• 2 c. heavy cream
• u2153 c. sugar
• 1u00bd tsp. vanilla extract
• 6 small custard cups or ramekins
• Fresh berries or fruit sauce
• Chocolate sauce
• Additional gelatin (optional)
• u00bd vanilla bean (optional)