Easy Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Ingredients

• 2 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp Powdered unflavored gelatin
• 1 Vanilla bean
• 3 tbsp Cold water
• 1 1/2 cups Fresh raspberries
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Powdered sugar(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 to 10 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and granulated sugar over medium heat.

3. 3

   Split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both the seeds and the pod to the cream mixture.

4. 4

   Heat the cream until it just begins to simmer, then remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove the vanilla pod and any lumps, then pour into individual ramekins.

6. 6

   Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours, or until completely set and firm.

7. 7

   While the cream sets, blend the raspberries, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth, then strain to create the coulis.

8. 8

   To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of each ramekin, invert onto a plate, and drizzle with the berry coulis.