Panna Cotta

Directions

1. 1
   In a very small saucepan sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand about 1 minute to soften.
2. 2
   Heat gelatin mixture over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and remove pan from heat.
3. 3
   In a large saucepan bring cream, half-and-half, and sugar just to a boil over moderately high heat, stirring.
4. 4
   Remove pan from heat and stir in gelatin mixture and vanilla.
5. 5
   Divide cream mixture among 8 heart shaped ramekins and cool to room temperature.
6. 6
   Chill ramekins, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. 7
   Dip ramekins, 1 at a time, into a bowl of hot water for 3 seconds.
8. 8
   Run a thin knife around edge of each ramekin and invert ramekin onto center of a small plate.
9. 9
   Garnish with raspberries.