For some reason I was under the impression that panna cotta is difficult to make. Perhaps it’s because it tastes so decadent and creamy that it must be hard to make, right?

Oh my, how WRONG.

This recipe is from Chocolate & Zucchini, and even Ms Dusoulier acknowledged how easy it was.

• bring to a simmer 250ml whipping cream, 250ml whole milk and 50g sugar, stirring occasionally to ensure the mixture doesn’t boil
• soak a packet of gelatin in a little water to soften, add to hot cream mixture to dissolve
• cool, then transfer to bowls quickly rinsed with cold water (for easy removal)
• refridgerate for 3 hours or overnight until set
• to make the coulis, chop 250g strawberries and heat with a simple syrup of 50g sugar and 2tbsp water, then blitz till smooth
• decorate with strawberries