Lemon Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce

Ingredients

• Panna cotta:
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2 3/4 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 (3 x 1-inch) strip fresh lemon rind
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
• Cooking spray
• Sauce:
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries in light syrup, thawed and undrained
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons red currant jelly
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Preparation

1. To prepare panna cotta, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup milk; let stand 1 minute.
2. Combine remaining 1 3/4 cups milk, 1/4 cup sugar, rind, and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add gelatin mixture to milk mixture; stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Discard rind and vanilla bean. Cool.
3. Divide the mixture evenly among 8 (6-ounce) custard cups coated with cooking spray. Cover and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. To prepare sauce, press raspberries through a sieve over a bowl; discard seeds. Combine 1 tablespoon sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir until blended. Stir in raspberries and jelly; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Cool.
5. Loosen edges of custards with a knife or rubber spatula. Place a dessert plate, upside down, on top of each custard cup; invert custard onto each of 8 plates. Spoon 2 tablespoons sauce around each serving. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.