Strawberry panna cotta
Recipe from: Laura in the kitchen
Original RecipeIngredients:
Panna cotta:
unflavored Gelatin: 1 Tbsp
Water: 2 Tbsp
Half and Half: 1 cup
Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
Lemon peel: 1/2 tsp
Granulated Sugar: 2 Tbsp
Strawberry Sauce:
Strawberries (fresh or frozen): 1 cup
Sugar: 1 Tbsp or more
Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 tsp
1/2 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 Tbsp of Water
To make the panna cotta:
1. Place the water in a small bowl and sprinkle over the gelatin, set aside to soften.
2. In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream, half and half, lemon zest and sugar, bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn the heat off and add the gelatin mixture, whisk until combine.
3. Strain the mixture and add the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the mixture into pudding cups r other containers. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
To make the strawberry sauce:
1. Place the strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a blender and puree it. Strain it through a fine sieve and place the puree in a small saucepan.
2. Bring the puree to a simmer and add the cornstarch mixture and cook stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and pour it in a small container and let it cool completely.
Assemble:
1. Pour the strawberry sauce over the panna cotta.
2. Garnish with your choice of fruit and serve.