Panna Cotta with Strawberries and Plums
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Serves 6.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 5 lemon zest strips, each 3 inches long
- 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise, or 3/4   tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 tsp. unflavored gelatin
- 8 plums, about 1 1/2 lb. total, pitted and thinly   sliced
- 1 pint strawberries, halved
Directions
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cream, 2/3 cup of the milk, the confectioners' sugar, lemon zest and vanilla bean, if using. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside for 10 minutes.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup milk and the gelatin. Set aside to soften for about 10 minutes.
Bring the cream mixture back to a simmer. Remove from the heat and whisk in the gelatin mixture until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large measuring pitcher. Stir in the vanilla extract, if using.
Pour into six 6-oz. custard cups or ramekins. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
To serve, run a small knife around the edge of each cup and unmold onto individual serving plates. Arrange the plum slices and strawberry halves around the molds. Serve immediately.
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ninusky from
Perfect endiing for a Sunday dinner
I've followed the recipe and added a dash of Grand Marnier instead of vanilla extract before refrigerating it.
It was superb!!
Date published: 2020-03-16