Creamy Strawberry Delight

Panna Cotta Steps:

1. Soak the Gelatin:

   • Place 3 gelatin leaves in a small bowl of cold water. Let them soak for about 5 minutes until softened.

2. Prepare the Cream Mixture:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine 450ml double cream, 200ml whole milk, and 100g white caster sugar.
   • Split 1 vanilla pod down the middle and use the back of a knife to scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the cream mixture.

3. Heat the Mixture:

   • Heat the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir gently until the mixture is hot but not boiling. You want it steaming and warm, which helps to dissolve the sugar.

4. Dissolve the Gelatin:

   • Remove the softened gelatin leaves from the water, squeezing out any excess liquid.
   • Add the gelatin to the hot cream mixture, one leaf at a time, stirring continuously until fully dissolved.

5. Cool the Mixture:

   • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for 20-30 minutes. By this time, the vanilla pod should be suspended in the mixture.

6. Strain and Pour:

   • Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into 6 serving glasses or ramekins to remove the vanilla pod and any lumps. This ensures a silky texture.

7. Chill:

   • Cover the glasses with cling film and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.

Strawberry Sauce Steps:

1. Prepare the Strawberries:

   • In a mixing bowl, toss 400g hulled and halved (or quartered if large) strawberries with 1½ tsp cornflour and 50g white caster sugar.

2. Cook the Strawberries:

   • Transfer the strawberry mixture to a saucepan. Place over medium heat and cook for 4-5 minutes. Stir gently until the juices are released and begin to thicken, and the strawberries soften.

3. Cool the Sauce:

   • Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and set aside to cool completely.

4. Top and Serve:

   • Once the panna cotta has set, top each glass with the cooled strawberry mixture. Chill again until you’re ready to serve.

Enjoy your elegant and creamy panna cotta topped with delicious Creamy Strawberry Delight!