BASIL PANNA COTTA
(serves eight)
Ingredients:
2 oz. basil leaves
2 packets unflavored geletin
1 qt. heavy cream
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
Strawberries or Black Cherries for garnish
Method:
Chop basil leaves
Dissolve unflavored geletin in cold cream Combine basil, vanilla and sugar with heavy cream in stainless steel sauce pan Bring to a slow simmer, stirring frequently for 20 minutes Strain out basil leaves Pour into individual ramekins Chill in refigerator (about 3 hours) Garnish with fresh strawberries or black cherries