Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

== Description ==
Copyright 2007, Ina Garten, All Rights Reserved
* Show: Barefoot Contessa
* Episode: Shore Thing
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* ½ packet (1 teaspoon) unflavored gelatin powder
* 1½ tablespoons cold water
* 1½ cups heavy cream, divided
* 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
* 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
* ½ vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
* ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
* 2 pints (4 cups) sliced fresh strawberries
* 2½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* freshly grated lemon zest, for serving
== Directions ==
# In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1½ tablespoons of cold water.
# Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to dissolve.
# Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together ¾ cup of the cream, the yogurt, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds.
# Heat the remaining ¾ cup of cream and the ⅓ cup of sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
# Off the heat, add the softened gelatin to the hot cream and stir to dissolve.
# Pour the hot cream-gelatin mixture into the cold cream-yogurt mixture and stir to combine.
# Pour into 4 (6 to 8-ounce) ramekins or custard cups and refrigerate uncovered until cold.
# When the panna cottas are thoroughly chilled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
# Combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and pepper 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.
# Set aside at room temperature.
# To serve, run a small knife around each dessert in the ramkein and dip the bottom of each ramekin quickly in a bowl of hot tap water.
# Invert each ramekin onto a dessert plate and surround the panna cotta with strawberries.
# Dust lightly with freshly grated lemon zest and serve.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Gelatin Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Yogurt Recipes
Category:Strawberry Recipes
Category:Balsamic vinegar Recipes