Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta is perhaps the most well known of Piedmont's dessert recipes and it is very easy to make plus delicious.

• 3/4 tsp. gelatin

• 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream

• 1/4 cup (60g) sugar

• 1 to 1/2 teaspoons vanilla or 1 small vanilla bean

• pinch of salt

1) Allow the gelatin to dissolve in the cream for about 5 minutes.

2) Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves and tiny bubbles appear around the edge of your pan, remove from heat and add the gelatin, stir until it is thoroughly incorporated.

3) Pour the cream mixture into small ramekins (baking dishes) and allow to set in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, up to overnight. Serve with fresh fruit, balsamic vinegar, port, or a sweet sauce.

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