Buttermilk Panna Cotta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup milk, not skim, but 1% and up
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. gelatin
• 6 T. milk
• 6 T. sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/8 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over ¼ cup (or 3 tablespoons if using 1 cup of buttermilk) of water. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, 3-5 minutes.Remove from heat, stir in gelatin mixture, then buttermilk, and vanilla. Pour into 4 or 6-oz ramekins* and chill until set, 3 hours.

3. 3

   To serve, run a knife around edge of ramekin, place a plate on top, flip over and gently shake to turn out onto plate.Garnish with some fresh berries.