# What You'll Need:
→ Panna Cotta Base
01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1/2 cup whole milk
03 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered gelatin
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Strawberry Sauce
07 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Garnish
10 - Fresh strawberries, sliced
11 - Mint leaves
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a small bowl, sprinkle powdered gelatin over whole milk and let rest for 5 minutes until gelatin softens and absorbs liquid.
02 - Combine heavy cream, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and cream reaches hot temperature without boiling.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add bloomed gelatin mixture and whisk vigorously until gelatin completely dissolves and no lumps remain.
04 - Stir vanilla extract into the cream mixture and blend thoroughly to distribute vanilla essence evenly.
05 - Pour mixture evenly into 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for minimum 4 hours until fully set and firm.
06 - Combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release their natural juices.
07 - Lightly mash strawberries with the back of a spoon. Cool sauce completely. For smoother consistency, blend to desired texture.
08 - Spoon cooled strawberry sauce over each set panna cotta, distributing evenly across the surface.
09 - Top each serving with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves for visual appeal and complementary fresh flavor.
