Cherry Panna Cotta Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
• 12 medium fresh sage leaves, (torn in half)
• 8 ounces cherries, (pitted, halved)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Panna Cotta ---

2. 2

   Add water to a small bowl and evenly sprinkle gelatin across the top. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow to hydrate.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, add whole milk, cream, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and torn sage. Warm the milk gently over low heat until mixture begins to lightly steam. Whisk until sugar dissolves. Mixture should be warm to the touch or a temperature reading of 140°F. Taste to make sure the sage flavor has infused with the milk mixture. If needed, cook for another 1 on low heat. Remove from heat then add hydrated gelatin to milk and cream mixture and whisk until fully incorporated.

4. 4

   Distribute mixture among 4 ramekins and place in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   --- Cherry Sauce ---

6. 6

   1½ hours before serving, start making the sauce.

7. 7

   Add butter to a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add sugar, cherries, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes to allow cherries to release its juices. As the liquid begins to slightly thicken, stir in vanilla and simmer mixture for 1 minute more. Set aside to fully cool until ready to serve

8. 8

   --- Serve ---

9. 9

   When ready to serve, evenly distribute cherry sauce among each ramekin and serve.