Panna Cotta Recipe

I have been so busy recently and haven't had the chance to post as often as I'd like. Hopefully as my life smooths out a bit, I can start posting more regularly again! For now, here is an easy recipe for a tasty and sophisticated dessert! I have slightly adapted the recipe featured in Bon Apetit

What I used:

• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1.5 tsp of unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 2 cups of buttermilk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

1. Prep the gelatin - add 2 tablespoons of water to the gelatin. Let it stand for about 10 minutes until it firms up. Meanwhile, slightly butter the ramekins.
2. Heat cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring often until sugar dissolves.
3. Increase heat to a low boil, continuing to stir. Add the gelatin and remove from heat. Stir until gelatin dissolves.
4. Cool the mixture down, stirring occasionally. Add the vanilla extract. 
5. Divide mixture between ramekins, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate panna cotta for AT LEAST 4 hours or until overnight. Make sure the refrigerator isn't being constantly opened to make sure the chill doesn't escape.
6. You can keep it in the ramekin or slice around and flip it over onto a plate. Top with berries if you like!

Berry Crumble Recipe

My recent baking mood was kickstarted by this awesome dessert I made, a berry crumble! It's super easy to do and can even be made ahead of time.

What I used:

• Ramekins - Found at Bed Bath & Beyond or Crate & Barrel

Crumble Topping

• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup of oats
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces

Berry Mixture

• 4 cups of mixed berries - I used blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries 
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons of corn starch

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. To make the crumble topping - combine flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, oats, and butter. I mixed it all by hand. Make sure to keep it cold until you're ready to use it!

3. For the berry mixture - combine berries, corn starch, and sugar. Toss it all together! 

4. Add crumble mixture to the bottom of every ramekin, divide the fruit evenly between and then top it off with more crumble topping. Don't be afraid to pack the crumble on there because the fruit will cook down and you'll end up with even less crumble topping than anticipated. 

5. Bake until the crumble is golden brown and the fruit has bubbled - approximately 30-35 minutes. You can either serve it warm or cold!