EASY ITALIAN PUDDING (PANNA COTTA)

Easy Italian Pudding (Panna Cotta) image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups whole milk
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup granulated sugar
zest of 1 lemon
1 vanilla bean, split in half, with seeds scraped and pod reserved
4 teaspoons unflavored, powdered gelatin
12 strawberries, quartered
Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine milk, cream, sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla (paste AND pods), and whisk until blended.
Bring to a light boil, just until tiny bubbles form around the perimeter.
Remove from heat, and add gelatin to the saucepan; allow to soften for about 10 minutes (the gelatin will be in soft clumps).
Whisk again until gelatin is fully dissolved.
Return mixture to the stovetop and cook over medium-low heat for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove from the heat and cool slightly. Discard vanilla bean pods.
Equally divide the pudding into 6 serving glasses. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours.
When the panna cotta is set and ready to serve, top each portion with 8 strawberry slices. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
MANGIA!