Ingredients

  • 12 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/4 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Method

  • Place mixed berries in a small bowl and crush slightly with the back of spoon.
  • Stir in 3 tablespoons sugar.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Spray four 3/4 cup ramekins with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, pour 1 tablespoon milk.
  • Sprinkle gelatin over and allow it to soften (10 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, combine cream, 1/3 cup milk, vanilla, and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat, add gelatin mixture and stir until melted.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly down to a warm temperature.
  • In a medium sized bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  • Slowly add the now warm cream mixture into the bowl, whisking constantly.
  • Pour mixture into prepared ramekins.
  • Chill until cold and set (at least 3 hours and up to 12) Run a small knife around the edge of the ramekins to loosen the panna cotta.
  • If that doesn't work, dip the bottom of the ramekin in hot water for a few seconds.
  • Invert ramekin onto a plate.
  • Spoon berry sauce over panna cotta.
  • Serve.