Panna Cotta

Directions

1. 1
   Place the cream and the sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, about 7 minutes.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, place the water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over it, but do not stir.
3. 3
   Let it stand for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir the gelatin into the warm cream mixture until melted.
5. 5
   Stir in the buttermilk and salt and ladle the mixture into 6 6-ounce ramekins.
6. 6
   Refrigerate, loosely covered, until set, at least 2 hours.
7. 7
   To serve, run the tip of a small knife around the panna cotta and unmold onto individual plates.
8. 8
   Let stand until almost at room temperature, about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Serve surrounded by fresh fruit.