Strawberry Panna Cotta

This is the perfect dessert for a hot summer day and it is so easy to make.

First wash and cut up 16 ounces of Strawberries, then run them through a food processor.  Transfer the mixture to a sieve and press through to remove the seeds and pulp.  Discard seeds and pulp.

In a medium saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of whole milk and allow to set for 5 minutes.

Turn heat to medium and dissolve gelatin.  Add remaining ingredients and cook until sugar is dissolved.

Transfer to wine glasses and refrigerate.   When firm, dollop with whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 1 - 16 oz. container fresh strawberries washed and sliced
• ½ c. whole milk
• 2 c. heavy cream
• 1 envelope gelatin
• ¼ c. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• whipped cream, for garnish

Directions

1. Puree the strawberries in a food processor until smooth
2. Push the puree through a sieve to remove seeds. Discard seeds.  Set puree aside.
3. Pour the whole milk into a large saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin
4. Let sit until gelatin softens, about 5 minutes.
5. Turn the heat to medium, and cook, stirring until gelatin dissolves and until the mixture simmers. DO NOT BOIL
6. Add the strawberry puree, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla.
7. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves.
8. Pour mixture into 6 wine glasses
9. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
10. Top with whipped cream and serve cold

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