Panna cotta with Raisins in Marsala Sauce (Makes 6)

Credit to Food & Travel magazine for photography

You will need

For the panna cotta
  • 10g gelatine leaves
  • 600ml double cream
  • 100ml whole milk
  • 1 vanilla pod, split
  • 50g caster sugar
For the sauce
  • 300ml Marsala
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 100g California raisins

Method

  • Soak the gelatine leaves in a little cold water until softened, then squeeze out any excess water and add to a saucepan with the cream, milk, vanilla pod and sugar. Heat gently, until the gelatine and sugar have dissolved. Pour into moulds and refrigerate for several hours, until it has set.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Pour the Marsala into a saucepan and stir in the sugar; heat until the sugar has dissolved and then add the raisins. Bubble for 4-5 minutes, or until the Marsala has reduced and is glossy and thickened.
  • Leave to cool.
  • To serve, dip the panna cotta moulds very briefl y into hot water and turn out onto pretty dessert plates. Spoon over the sauce and serve immediately.
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