Strawberry Panna Cotta

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 240 ml (1 cup) whipping cream
• 240 ml (1 cup) milk
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
• 2 grams (1 tsp) agar-agar (or 3 sheets gelatin, 6 to 7 grams; see note)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 250 grams (9 ounces) fresh strawberries, stemmed and quartered
• 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
• 12 small fresh strawberries
• four butter cookies (such as Petits Beurres)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 195mins
Adapted from chocolateandzucchini.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all the pannacotta ingredients (if using gelatin, see instructions below) in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring from time to time, without letting the mixture boil. Let cool for 5 minutes.

Rinse 4 half-cup ramequins or bowls quickly under cold water, and do not dry (this will help unmold them if you choose to). Divide the panna cotta mixture evenly among them. Refrigerate until set, at least 3 hours or overnight.

To make the strawberry coulis, combine the strawberries a small saucepan with the sugar and two tablespoons of water. Bring to a simmer and remove from the heat immediately. Using a blender or food processor, process until smooth. Cover, let cool to room temperature, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve the panna cotta in their ramequins topped with a layer of coulis, or unmold carefully onto plates and drizzle with the coulis. Decorate each plate with three whole strawberries and a butter cookie.

If you are using gelatin instead of agar-agar, do not combine the gelatin with the rest of the ingredients. Instead, soak the sheets in a bowl of cold water while you bring the other ingredients to a simmer, then squeeze with your hands to drain (they will be soft), and whisk into the (hot but not boiling) panna cotta mixture to dissolve completely before pouring into the ramekins.)

An enthusiastic explorer of flavors and observer of culinary trends, she contributes to international food and travel magazines, and writes cookbooks and guidebooks. She lives in Montmartre with her boyfriend and their young son.

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