Ricotta Panna Cotta With Basil Balsamic Strawberries Recipes

PANNA COTTA WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin on 1 1/2 tablespoons of cold water. Stir and set aside for 10 minutes to allow the gelatin to dissolve.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of the cream, the yogurt, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds. Heat the remaining 3/4 cup of cream and the 1/3 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.

BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Place the buttermilk in a bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly on top without stirring. Let stand for 10 minutes, undisturbed.
• Place the cream in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan and add the sugar, vanilla bean and reserved seeds, and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil for about 1 minute, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat, discard the vanilla bean, and pour the cream mixture into the buttermilk mixture, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.
• Pour the panna cotta into six 4-ounce ramekins. Cover with plastic and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until the panna cotta sets.
• When ready to serve, dip the bottom of each ramekin in hot water (taking care not to reach the rims) for about 5 seconds to loosen the panna cotta. Run a knife around the inside edge and invert each panna cotta onto a serving plate. Spoon the Balsamic Strawberries and their syrup over the panna cotta and serve.
• Balsamic Strawberries
• Place the strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle the sugar and vinegar on top, tossing to mix. Let stand for about 10 minutes, until the berries start to release their juices and the sugar is no longer grainy. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.

PANNA COTTA WITH BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the Panna Cotta: Pour the water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes.
• 2. Whisk 1 3/4 cup whipping cream, yogurt, and vanilla in a large bowl to blend. Heat the remaining 1 cup cream and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the cream comes to a simmer. Remove from heat. Add the gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve the gelatin completely.
• 3. Mix the hot cream-gelatin mixture into the yogurt mixture in bowl. Spray 6 (3/4 cup) ramekins with non-stick spray. Divide the mixture among the six, using about 1/2 cup for each. Refrigerate the desserts uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 4. PREPARE THE STRAWBERRIES: Toss the strawberries, vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a large bowl to combine. Let stand for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Spoon strawberries over the panna cotta and serve. -OR- With a knife, loosen the panna cotta from the sides of the ramekins. Dip the ramekins in hot water for about 10-15 seconds, then invert onto a serving plate. Top with strawberries.

PANNA COTTA WITH STRAWBERRIES AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• For panna cotta:
• Pour 2 tablespoons water into small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand until softened, about 15 minutes. Whisk 1 cup cream, yogurt, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Heat remaining 1 cup cream and 1/2 cup sugar in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and cream comes to simmer. Remove from heat. Add gelatin mixture, stirring to dissolve gelatin. Mix hot cream-gelatin mixture into yogurt mixture in bowl. Divide mixture among six 3/4-cup ramekins, using about 1/2 cup for each. Refrigerate desserts uncovered until cold, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
• For strawberries:
• Toss strawberries, vinegar, sugar, and pepper in large bowl to combine. Let stand 30 minutes, tossing occasionally. Spoon strawberries over panna cotta and serve.