This spoon dessert, typically flavored with vanilla, is quick and easy to prepare and can be served with variations of fresh fruit or coulis, coffee, caramel or chocolate. The real la bela, is the firm but trembling one that sits up but is as creamy as real freshly whipped cream.
1) For the panna cotta, soak the gelatine leaves in a little cold water until soft.
2) Put the cream, vanilla pod, seeds and sugar in a pan and bring to a simmer. Remove the vanilla bean and discard
3) Squeeze the water out of the gelatin leaves, then add to the pan and remove from heat. Stir until the gelatin has dissolved.
4) Divide the mixture among four ramekins and allow to cool. Place in the refrigerator for at least an hour, until solidified.
