Pomma-Panna Cotta

from ButterYum

makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

Panna Cotta Layer:

• 2 tablespoons water

• 1 1/4 teaspoon gelatin

• 2 cups heavy cream

• 1 1/4 cups whole milk

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup sugar

Pomegranate Layer:

• 1 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin

• 1/4 cup boiling water

• 1 cup pomegranate juice

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish

Directions

To make panna cotta layer:

1. In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water and allow the gelatin to soften for 10 minutes.

2. In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat milk, cream, and sugar together just until it starts to boil.

3. Remove from heat and add the softened gelatin mixture; stir until completely dissolved.

4. Stir in vanilla and distribute evenly into serving dishes.

5. Chill for 3 hours before making the pomegranate layer.

To make pomegranate layer:

1. Bring water to a boil; add gelatin and sugar; stir to dissolve completely.

2. Add pomegranate juice; cool mixture for 15 minutes before pouring on top of panna cotta layer.

3. Chill for another 3 hours.

4. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and serve.

Note: If using bottled pomegranate juice, don't shake the bottle - the sediment that settles at the bottom of the bottle can make the juice cloudy. Also, don't be tempted to unmold this panna cotta recipe - it's very soft and is supposed to be served in a pretty glass.