PANNA COTTA WITH BERRY SAUCE

Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce image

A creamy vanilla gelatin-based dessert that is easy, quick, and very tasty. Make the berry sauce an hour before serving.

Provided by Military Cook

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 8h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons plain gelatin
¼ cup cold water
3 cups cream
½ cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 (1 1/2-inch-long) vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed berries, thawed
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 tablespoons brandy

Steps:

In a small bowl, soften gelatin in cold water; set aside. Place cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla bean in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and discard the vanilla bean.
Add gelatin and water to the hot cream mixture. Stir until gelatin dissolves. Pour into 6 lightly oiled 1/2-cup dariole molds (or other small cylindrical molds) and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
To make the berry sauce, combine berries and sugar in a bowl. Crush berries slightly with the back of a spoon, and mix in the brandy. Let stand for an hour until it has a syrupy consistency.
Unmold panna cottas and serve with berry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 27.4 g, Sodium 47.2 mg, Sugar 20.5 g