Panna Cotta with Strawberry Jam
Description
This creamy vanilla-scented panna cotta with a swirl of strawberry jam is a great make-ahead Italian dessert that needs only minimal prep.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
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1 tablespoon cool water
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/3 cup white sugar
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2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
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1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
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6 tablespoons strawberry jam
Directions
1
Sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand until dissolved, about 1 minute.
2
Place heavy cream, milk, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla bean in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is simmering. Simmer gently, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard vanilla bean.
3
Stir gelatin mixture into the hot cream mixture until dissolved. Stir in strawberry jam. Pour into small dessert cups, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, 8 hours to overnight.