Mango panna cotta

(9 servings) Ingredients for mango panna cotta  4 cups cold water  6 gelatin sheets (1 tbsp granulated gelatin = 4 gelatin sheets)  1 ½ cups heavy cream  ½ cup milk  ½ cup sugar  1 tsp pure vanilla extract Mango layer  3 cups ripe mangoes (finely cut)  2-3 tbsp sugar (to taste)  ¼ cup water  2 gelatin sheets Preparation guide Panna Cotta  Add cold water and gelatin sheets in a bowl. Soak for 10 minutes. If using granulated gelatin, dissolve the gelatin in cold milk and soak for 5 minutes.  In a saucepan, mix heavy cream, milk, and sugar, and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly. At first boil, add the gelatin sheets and mix until fully dissolved.  Let the mixture cool. Now evenly distribute into small glass bowls. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight until firm. Mango layer  Add the cold water and gelatin sheets in a medium-size bowl. Soak for 10 minutes. If using granulated gelatin, dissolve the gelatin in ¼ cup of cold water and soak for 5 minutes.  Blend 2 ½ cups diced mango and sugar until smooth.  Cook the mango puree for 4-5 minutes, or until syrupy.  Add gelatin sheet (or softened gelatin powder) and mix well. Let the mixture cool.  Spoon mango mixture over the panna cotta. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm. NB: Mangoes promote digestion, healthy gut, eye health and boost immunity. Also read: Nanaimo Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp