Panna Cotta with Berry Coulis

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2.5 tsp powdered gelatin
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, raspberries)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour 3 tablespoons of cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it. Let stand for 5-10 minutes to bloom.

2. 2

   In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and 1/3 cup sugar. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the cream and add the pod.

3. 3

   Heat the mixture until it begins to simmer (do not let it boil vigorously). Remove from heat.

4. 4

   Add the bloomed gelatin to the hot cream and whisk until completely dissolved. Remove the vanilla pod.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into four ramekins or cups. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.

6. 6

   To make the coulis, combine mixed berries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes until berries break down.

7. 7

   Blend the berry mixture and strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional).

8. 8

   Serve the chilled panna cotta topped with the berry coulis.