Vanilla Panna Cotta

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour the heavy cream and milk into a saucepan.

2. 2

   Add the sugar and split the vanilla bean lengthwise, scraping out the seeds.

3. 3

   Add the vanilla seeds and the pod to the saucepan.

4. 4

   Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for about 10 minutes to infuse the vanilla flavor.

6. 6

   Remove the vanilla pod from the mixture.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into serving glasses or molds.

8. 8

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

9. 9

   Serve chilled, optionally garnished with fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel sauce.