INGREDIENTS
1 lb strawberries, hulled
1⁄2 cup plus 1 Tbsp sugar
1⁄2 tsp vanilla extract
1 packet unflavored gelatin
1⁄4 cup water
11⁄2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Garnish: sliced strawberries (optional)
PREPARATION
1. Lightly grease eight 4-oz ramekins or cups with nonstick cooking2. Purée strawberries and sugar in a blender until very smooth. Press through a sieve into a bowl; discard seeds. Stir in vanilla. Remove 1 cup for the panna cotta; reserve remaining purée.
3. Sprinkle gelatin over 1⁄4 cup water in a small custard cup; let stand 5 minutes to soften. Place cup in a small skillet of simmering water; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Simmer milk in saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in dissolved gelatin. Transfer to a 1-qt glass measure; stir in reserved 1 cup strawberry purée and the cream until well blended. Pour into ramekins. Chill, covered, until firm, about 4 hours or up to 2 days
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