Creamy Strawberry Panna Cotta
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yields
6

Ingredients

1 envelope (7g) unflavoured gelatin (1 tbsp/15 mL)
1/4 cup (60 mL) cool water
2 cups (500 mL) 35% whipping cream
1 cup (250 mL) 2% milk
1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract or half a vanilla bean
Topping
1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar
Pinch of dried, food-grade lavender or rosemary
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) small fresh ripe strawberries

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cream, milk and sugar. Scrape the seeds out of the vanilla bean and add seeds and bean to saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often. Remove vanilla bean and pour cream mixture over gelatin. Stir well until gelatin is dissolved and smooth. Pour into six 1/2-cup (125 mL) jars, glasses or dessert dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 3 hours or until set.
  3. Topping: Meanwhile, using a mortar and pestle, grind sugar and lavender or rosemary together. Stir into strawberries and mash together using a potato masher or fork. Spoon on top of each panna cotta to serve.