Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or substitute 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
- 3 ounces mild chèvre goat cheese
- 1 cup quartered strawberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
- Thinnly sliced shisho leaves for garnish (optional)
Method
To prepare the panna cotta, bring the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla to a boil. Turn off the heat and add the gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Add the goat cheese and stir until smooth. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve and discard the vanilla bean pod.
Divide the mixture among 6 ramekins placed on a half sheet pan or cookie sheet. Refrigerate until set, approximately 3 to 5 hours.
To prepare the strawberries, combine the strawberries, sugar, and Grand Marnier in a bowl and let sit for 30 minutes.
To serve, unmold the panna cotta by dipping the ramekin in hot water and running a knife around the edge of the panna cotta. Invert onto a plate. Arrange the strawberries around the panna cotta. Garnish with the sliced shiso leaves, if using.
Yield
6 servings