Panna Cotta

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water; let stand for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   In a 3-qt.
3. 3
   saucepan, warm the cream with the sugar, salt, and vanilla over medium-high heat.
4. 4
   DO NOT LET IT BOIL!
5. 5
   Stir in the gelatin until throughly dissolved.
6. 6
   Take the cream off the heat and cool about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Put the sour cream in a medium bowl.
8. 8
   Gently whisk in the warm cream a little at a time until smooth.
9. 9
   Taste for sweetness; it may need another teaspoon of sugar.
10. 10
    Rinse 2/3 cup ramekins, custard cups, or coffee cups with cold water (do not wipe out).
11. 11
    Fill each one 3/4 full with the cream.
12. 12
    Chill for 4-24 hours.
13. 13
    To serve, either unmold by packing cups in hot towels and then turning each out on a dessert plate, or serve in their containers.
14. 14
    Serve alone or with fruit, drizzled liqueor, or purred raspberries.