Ingredients

• Heavy cream - 2 cups
• Whole milk - 1 cup
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Vanilla bean - 1, split and seeds scraped
• Unflavored gelatin - 1 envelope (about 2 ¼ teaspoons)
• Cold water - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - a pinch

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it stand for 5 minutes.

2. 2.

   In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla bean seeds and pod.

3. 3.

   Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.

4. 4.

   Remove from heat, discard the vanilla pod, and stir in the gelatin until completely dissolved.

5. 5.

   Pour the mixture into ramekins or serving glasses.

6. 6.

   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.

7. 7.

   Serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh berries or fruit compote.

Nutritional Facts