Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce
Description
This panna cotta with berry sauce is a creamy vanilla gelatin-based dessert that is easy, quick, and very tasty. Served with mixed berry sauce.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons plain gelatin
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1/4 cup cold water
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3 cups cream
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
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1 (1 1/2-inch-long) vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed berries, thawed
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2 tablespoons superfine sugar
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2 tablespoons brandy
Directions
1
In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. Place cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean.
2
Add gelatin and water to hot cream mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Pour into 6 lightly oiled 1/2-cup dariole molds (or other small cylindrical molds) and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
3
To make berry sauce, combine berries and sugar in a bowl. Crush berries slightly with the back of a spoon, and mix in brandy. Let stand for an hour until it has a syrupy consistency.
4
Unmold panna cottas and serve with berry sauce.