Vanilla Panna Cotta

a nice quick dessert with fresh fruits. Cooking time includes chilling time.

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 6-8 dessert cups

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon  powdered unflavored gelatin
• 4  cups heavy cream
• 1⁄2 vanilla bean (split lengthwise)
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  cup mixed berry
•  chocolate syrup (for topping)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine water, and gelatin and let sit for 10 minutes. DO NOT STIR.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat cream, vanilla beanm and sugar to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally to disolve the sugar.
3. As soon as it simmers, turn off heat and add gelatin.
4. If gelatin does not dissolve in 3 minutes, return to heat and warm gently until dissolved.
5. Pour mixture into 6-8 dessert cups.
6. Chill, uncovered for at least 2 hours.
7. TO SERVE:.
8. Dip cups in hot water for 10 seconds and then turn out onto dessert plates.
9. Surround each panna cotta with berries and drizzle chocolate syrup over the top.