Panna Cotta with Caramelized Strawberries
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin
  • 1-1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1-3/4 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup red wine such as pinot noir
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ½ vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 3 cups strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise
Instructions
  1. Place the cold water into a medium bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over. Let stand until the gelatin softens, about 5 minutes.
  2. While the gelatin is soaking, use a whisk to combine the cream, lemon zest and sugar into a medium saucepan and place on the stove over a moderate-high heat, using a silicone spatula to stir occasionally until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Bring the liquid to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir the cream into the bowl with gelatin. Use a silicone spatula to stir in the vanilla, buttermilk, and salt. Use a fine-mesh sieve to strain the liquid into a measuring cup with a spout. Pour the custard into 8 (4-ounce) ramekins and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
  3. To make the strawberries, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, combine the sugar and water. Cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and syrup becomes golden in color, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the wine, clove, cinnamon, and vanilla bean and place over medium-low heat to simmer until just starts to thicken, about 4 minutes. Add the strawberries and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  4. To serve, dip the ramekins into a small dish of hot water and then invert the panna cotta onto the plates. Serve immediately with caramelized strawberries.
Recipe by Health by Emily at https://healthbyemily.com/panna-cotta-with-caramelized-strawberries/