Ingredients

• Heavy cream - 2 cups
• Whole milk - 1 cup
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Vanilla bean - 1, split and scraped
• Unflavored gelatin - 1 packet (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• Cold water - 3 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it stand for 5 minutes.

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, and sugar. Add the vanilla bean and its seeds.

3. 3.

   Heat the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot, but not boiling.

4. 4.

   Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the vanilla bean.

5. 5.

   Stir in the gelatin mixture until fully dissolved.

6. 6.

   Pour the mixture into six ramekins, and let it cool to room temperature.

7. 7.

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

8. 8.

   To serve, gently run a knife around the edge of each panna cotta, and unmold onto a plate.

Nutritional Facts