Luxurious Panna Cotta

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle gelatin over water in a small cup, stir and let soften.
2. 2
   Whisk together the Greek yogurt, buttermilk, salt, vanilla bean paste and sugar in a bowl.
3. 3
   Heat about 1/2 cup of the yogurt mixture in a small saucepan over a low flame, stirring, just to warm up. Stir in the softened gelatin until it dissolves. After mixture is completely smooth, stir gelatin mixture into the rest of the yogurt mixture.
4. 4
   Whisk the creme fraiche in a separate bowl until it thickens and holds its shape. Fold in the yogurt mixture, and then strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl with a spout or a 4-cup liquid measuring cup.
5. 5
   Pour the mixture into 6 4- to 5-ounce ramekins. Place ramekins on a pan or tray, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
6. 6
   To unmold, dunk each ramekin 2/3's of the way into a bowl of very hot tap water to loosen. Place a dessert plate on top, flip and give a gentle but firm shake to release.