Strawberry Panna Cotta

Instructions

• Make the panna cotta layer: Add the water to a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let the gelatin absorb the water and dissolve, about 5 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, combine half and half and sugar. Cook over medium heat until just under a boil, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
• Strain the panna cotta mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a spouted glass measuring cup, Let cool slightly.
• While the panna cotta cools, set 4 tempered glass serving cups at an angle in a baking dish or tray, using rolled kitchen towels to keep in place.
• Divide the panna cotta mixture between the cups. Let come to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 2–4 hours, or until the cream is firm.
• Meanwhile, make the strawberry layer: Add the strawberries, sugar, and water to a large pan over medium heat. Cook until the liquid starts to bubble and the strawberries begin to break down, 5–7 minutes.
• Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
• Return to the pan over medium heat until just under a boil, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons of water to a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin on top. Let the gelatin absorb the water and dissolve, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the strawberry mixture from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
• Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a medium bowl. Let cool.
• Transfer to a spouted glass measuring cup. Set the cups with the panna cotta mixture on a flat surface and evenly fill with the strawberry mixture.
• Return the cups to the refrigerator and chill for 2–4 hours, or until the strawberry layer is firm.
• Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired, then serve.
• Enjoy!