Jasmine-Buttermilk-Panna Cotta with Berry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 1 tablespoon cold water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 (3-inch) orange peel strip, white part removed
• 3 regular-size jasmine tea bags
• 1 vanilla bean
• 2 cups whole buttermilk
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
• Berry Sauce

Preparation

1. 1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 10 minutes.
2. 2. Meanwhile, combine cream and next 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Split vanilla bean; scrape seeds into cream mixture, and place bean in mixture.
3. 3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or just until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat; immediately stir in gelatin mixture until smooth. Let stand 5 minutes.
4. 4. Discard tea bags and vanilla bean. Stir in buttermilk and salt. Strain into a heatproof glass measuring cup. Divide among 8 (6-oz.) glasses. Cover and chill 24 hours. Serve with Berry Sauce.