White Chocolate Panna Cotta With Stewed Strawberries

• white chocolate, chopped↗180 g
• thickened cream↗2 cups
• caster sugar↗1 tablespoon
• vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• boiling water1 tablespoon
• gelatin, powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• strawberries, quartered↗125 g
• caster sugar↗2 teaspoons
• orange juice↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine chocolate, cream, sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Stir over low heat until chocolate has melted and mixture is smooth.

2. 2

   Place boiling water in a small bowl. Sprinkle over gelatine and stir until dissolved. Stir into chocolate mixture until smooth.

3. 3

   Pour mixture into a jug and divide between 6 espresso glasses or 1/2-1 cup tea cups. Chill for 4 hrs, or until set.

4. 4

   For Stewed Strawberries, combine ingredients (strawberries, castor sugar and orange juice) in a medium saucepan and simmer, covered, for 2-3 minutes, until mixture is syrupy and strawberries have softened. Remove. Chill. Serve a spoonful over each panna cotta.