Panna cotta with watermelon

Preparation Time: 255 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: 1
Spiciness: 0
Number of Servings: 4

A popular Italian dessert made from cooked cream with a delicious watermelon topping.

Soak the gelatin in cold water for 10 minutes to let it swell.
Place a pot on the stove with sweet cream, milk, and sugar. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with the tip of a knife, then add both the seeds and the pod to the pot. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves, then remove the pot from the heat. Remove the vanilla pod, add the soaked gelatin, and stir until it is completely dissolved.
Rinse the molds (you can also use plastic cups) with cold water and fill them with the prepared mixture. Let the cream cool to room temperature, then cover the molds with transparent foil and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours to allow the dessert to cool and set.
To prepare the topping, cut half of the watermelon into smaller pieces and place them in an electric blender. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice, then blend everything into a smooth puree. Cut the other half of the watermelon into pieces of any size.
Turn the cooled panna cotta onto a plate, pour the topping over it, and garnish with watermelon pieces. You can also use fresh mint leaves for decoration. Serve the prepared dessert immediately.