Panna Cotta with Berry Compote and Vanilla

— The Method

How it comes together.

1. Step 01

   Bloom the gelatin in a small bowl of cold water for 5 minutes (if using powdered gelatin, bloom it similarly). Pour the cream and milk into a saucepan, scrape the vanilla seeds into the liquid, add the pod, and heat gently to just below a simmer. Whisk in the sugar until dissolved.

2. Step 02

   Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the vanilla to infuse. Strain through a fine sieve and discard the vanilla pod. While the liquid is still warm, whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.

3. Step 03

   Pour into serving glasses or ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set. The panna cotta should be silky and spoonable, not completely rigid.

4. Step 04

   For the compote, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and release their juices. The mixture should be glossy and syrupy. Cool completely.

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5. Step 05

   Serve the panna cotta topped with a spoonful of berry compote and a few fresh berries. The cool, silky custard against the bright, tart compote is the perfect contrast.