Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta

• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1//3 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• Poached fruit of choice, for serving

Combine gelatin in a small saucepan and let stand about 5 minutes to soften.  Combine heavy cream, milk and sugar in a large saucepan and scald over medium heat.  Melt gelatin over very low heat and whisk into hot cream,  Stir in vanilla.  Divide mixture between about 6 small ramekins.  Let cool and then transfer to refrigerator to chill, about 4 hours.  Serve with poached fruit.