Crema Panna Cotta with Seasonal Fruit and Lime

Ingredients

• Panna Cotta

• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1-1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 vanilla bean, split lenghtwise
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup crema
• 1 Tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder

• Seasonal Fruit

• 8 oz. seasonal fruit, diced
• 1 lime, juiced and zested
• 1 Tablespoon sugar

• Garnish

• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. For the Panna Cotta: Pour the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla bean and salt into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over high heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the crema. Scrape the vanilla bean to remove remaining seeds. Pour the cream mixture through a strainer and add the gelatin to the hot mixture, stirring until it has dissolved. Pour evenly into 6 molds or 3/4 cup ramekins and chill to set for at least 3-4 hours.
2. For the Fruit: Mix seasonal fruits with lime juice and sugar. Let stand for 10-15 minutes to allow the fruit to release its natural juices.
3. Unmold the panna cotta into 6 small plates and top with the prepared fruit. Garnish with the reserved lime zest and fresh mint leaves