Vanilla Bean & Black Pepper Panna Cotta

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Serves: 4

🧾 Ingredients:

For the Panna Cotta:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• ½ cup whole milk
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 True Organic Vanilla Bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped
• ½ teaspoon True Organic Black Peppercorns, freshly crushed
• 1 packet (2 ½ tsp) unflavored gelatin
• 3 tablespoons cold water

For Garnish (Optional):

• Fresh berries or fruit compote
• A light sprinkle of crushed True Organic Black Peppercorns

👩🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare Gelatin:
   In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water. Let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
2. Heat the Cream Mixture:
   In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla bean seeds and pod, and crushed True Organic Black Peppercorns.
   Heat over medium heat until just starting to simmer — don’t boil. Stir to infuse flavors for about 5 minutes.
3. Strain & Combine:
   Remove from heat and strain to remove vanilla pod and pepper pieces.
   Stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.
4. Pour & Chill:
   Pour mixture into ramekins or serving glasses.
   Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
5. Serve:
   Once firm, top with fresh berries or drizzle with honey.
   Sprinkle a pinch of freshly cracked True Organic Black Peppercorns for a sophisticated finish.