Sunday, July 29, 2007

Panna Cotta

So I recently had a craving for panna cotta. Since I do not have a restaurant nearby that serves it nearby at a reasonable price, I thought that I would make my own. Funny how things don't turn out as planned.

We moved. Into a spacious, lovely, wonderful house. We also got a dog. A cute miniature schnauzer named Jack. So needless to say, we have been very busy. No time for Panna Cotta, no time for anything really but work, cleaning, and wanting to bake. I actually have not made anything from scratch for over two weeks. Alas, no Panna cotta for me.

Since I do not have the time to make the dessert, I am hoping that someone out in the blog world will have time to make it. Enjoy and let me know how it turns out.

Panna Cotta (from The Lady Had Seconds)

1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 2/3 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup raspberries, blueberries or halved strawberries
Honey- Balsamic Drizzle
Mint Sprigs

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small saucepan and let stand 3 to 4 minutes; stir in sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar and gelatin are dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk whipping cream and sour cream until smooth in small bowl; whisk in gelatin mixture. Pour mixture into stemmed glasses or small bowl. Refrigerate until set, 3 to 4 hours. Spoon berries on top of Panna Cotta and drizzle with Honey-Balsamic Drizzle. Garnish with mint.

Honey-Balsamic Drizzle

3 Tablespoons Honey
3 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar

Heat honey and vinegar to boiling in small saucepan, reduce heat and simmer until thickened to a syrupy consistency, 2 to 3 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.

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