Vanilla Panna Cotta

This is a delicious recipe and it is very easy to make. Splurge and get real vanilla beans instead of using vanilla extract. Enjoy!

Ingredients

·         2 cups of heavy cream (Or for a lighter version use 10% cream)

·         1 vanilla bean

·         1/2 cup sugar

·         1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (about 1/2 packet)

·         1/2 cup whole milk (Or for a lighter version use skim milk)

·         1/2 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt (Or for a lighter version use non fat)

·         Sliced berries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Place the cream in a saucepan. Halve the vanilla bean lengthwise; scrape out the seeds with a knife, then add the seeds and pod to the saucepan. Add the sugar and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Discard the vanilla pod. Sprinkle the gelatin over the milk in a bowl and let stand until the gelatin softens, about 5 minutes. Stir the gelatin mixture into the hot cream mixture until dissolved, then stir in the yogurt. Divide among six to eight 4-ounce ramekins, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours or overnight. Garnish each panna cotta with berries, if desired