Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Shore Thing

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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 24 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

1/2 packet (1 teaspoon) unflavored gelatin powder
1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
1/3 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
2 pints (4 cups) sliced fresh strawberries
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated lemon zest, for serving

Directions

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.

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recipe Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries
JACQUELINE Buffalo, NY 09-30-2009
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OMG!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love to cook, love Ina & her philosophies, and like to try new dishes I've never had before. I am Italian, but never had... Panna Cotta. This was so delicious....... pure and refined. Simple ingredients that meld together to make all your taste buds pop----love the balsamic/pepper accent. I doubled the recipe, having 8 for dinner.........rave reviews - very impressive! Now all my guests can say they had Panna Cotta and I can smile thinking I was smart to buy all of Ina's cookbooks!Read more
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null null, null 07-02-2009
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WONDERFUL!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This the second timne I have served this to rave reviews. The next time I am going to do a raspberry coulis. I also think... that I used ramikins that were too large. Would have liked the presentation to have been smaller in width and taller. We loved it, again, and who would not? I serve your recipies the first time to company as I know they will always be pleased. Thank you! Read more
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Mary Napervile, IL 06-28-2009
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Desserves every star!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dessert was outstanding! I sve five stars for the very best, and this really was uncommonly delicious. I used Greek... yogurt (Fage brand) which made it firm up faster than I expected and probably kept it from becoming too sweet. The addition of balsamic and a bit of fresh pepper to the strawberries made it unique and beautiully balanced. Every single person at the dinner asked for the recipe. Thanks, Ina. I have four of your cookbooks and love your show whenever I get to watch it!Read more
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Sonja Ashland, OR 06-22-2009
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Absolute Perfection!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Not only was this easy, but the results were remarkable. Top restaurant quality. The panna cotta has a silky luxuriousness... that simply melts in your mouth and the yogurt lends it a mild tartness that keeps it from being too sweet. I did make some minor adjustments that seemed to work very well. I used 1 1/2 tsps. gelatin to 1/34 Tbs. water and used the entire vanilla bean seeds. I also coated the ramekins with non-stick spray and the panna cotta plopped right out. I served it with the Raspberry Grand Marnier sauce for Ina's Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Grand Marnier sauce but am sure it would be scrumptious with the Balsamic Strawberries as well. I simply prefer raspberries and the sauce paired beautifully with the panna cotta. MAKE THIS! You will not be disappointed.Read more
recipe Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries
Richardy Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 06-04-2009
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Excellent and Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a big Ina fan. The synergy of the balsamic-yogurt-sugar-lemon is outstanding. Some have commented that this was not... sweet enough and I could not disagree more in my case. I used really good strawberries that were sweet and ripe along with high quality balsamic. I made this for a dinner party of 10. it was nice to make the panna cottas and slice the strawberries the night before. All I had to do was marinate the strawberries as we were about to sit down for dinner and then plate them while the coffee was brewing. Everyone loved it.Read more
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Anny HOLLYWOOD, FL 05-21-2009
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Loved the flavor!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was great, my family enjoyed it. I love the flavor.