Créme Fraîche Panna Cotta with Berry Compote

Ingredients

Servings

6 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

1/2 Tbsp

Gelatin Powder

3 Tbsp

Cold Water

2 cups

Heavy Cream

2 cups

Crème Fraîche

1 1/2 cups

Granulated Sugar

2 2/3 cups

Fresh Mixed Berries

1 bunch

Fresh Mint

or Whipped cream, nuts, fruity olive oil, fleur de sel, candied citrus

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a small bowl, sprinkle the Gelatin Powder (1/2 Tbsp) over Water (3 Tbsp) . Let sit for 10 minutes, until the gelatin softens.

Step 2

Pour the Heavy Cream (2 cups) , Crème Fraîche (2 cups) , Granulated Sugar (1 cup) and softened gelatin into a medium saucepan over a medium-low heat.

Step 3

Heat just until the gelatin is melted, do not let the mixture come to a boil.

Step 4

Pour the cream mixture into a pitcher and divide among six 6-ounce vessels, filling each about 1 inch from the top. Chill at least 3 hours, until set.

Step 5

While the panna cotta is chilling, pour the Fresh Mixed Berries (2 2/3 cups) and Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) into a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat.

Step 6

Stir the fruit gently with a heatproof spatula until the fruit starts to release it's juices. Immediately remove from heat and transfer into a cool vessel to stop the cooking process. Chill the compote.

Step 7

When ready to serve, top each panna cotta with about 2 heaping tablespoons of compote and Fresh Mint (1 bunch) or accompaniments of your choice.