Panna Cotta

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) gelatin powder
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• Fresh berries or fruit sauce (for topping - optional)

Instructions

• In a saucepan - combine heavy cream
• sugar
• and vanilla. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves - but do not boil.
• In a small bowl - sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes until softened.
• Stir gelatin into the warm cream mixture until fully dissolved.
• Pour mixture into ramekins or molds - refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
• To serve - run a knife around the edges and invert onto plates. Top with fresh berries or fruit sauce if desired.