panna cotta with berry coulis

It's Spring, right?  Time for some lighter desserts in order to lighten our waistlines.  (To go with all those heavy stews and rich, meaty dishes I've been feeding you, right?  Ha.)
But really, it's all about balance. 
So, here we are.  So easy and very elegant.  Easy enough to make for you and your family tonight but fancy enough to invite your boss over for dinner. 
The berry coulis is even easier and necessary.  If you don't like berries, use a chocolate sauce or a dulce de leche.  I love panna cotta but, and don't tell anyone! but I find it sometimes boring.  So, the berry coulis, for me is vital.  And, come on, it takes less than 10 minutes.  It's worth it.

Panna Cotta

Serves 6.

1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon unflavored powdered gelatin
3 cups whipping cream
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
2 cups mixed berries; if frozen, thawed
1/3 cup sugar
1 lime

Place the milk in a small bowl.  Sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let stand for 3-5 minutes to soften.

Pour milk mixture into a heavy saucepan and stir over medium heat just until the gelatin dissolves but the milk does not boil, about 5 minutes.

Add the cream, honey, sugar and salt.  Stir until the sugar dissolves, 5-7 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Pour into 6 ramekins, small glasses, or wine glasses.  Cool slightly.  Refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours.

Meanwhile, make the berry coulis.  Combine the berries with the sugar in a medium saucepan.

Juice the lime into the mix and bring to a bubble over medium heat.

Simmer for about 5-10 minutes then strain through a fine sieve.  Cool slightly then refrigerate until completely cool.

When ready to serve, pour the coulis over the panna cotta and enjoy!

Make sure to get it all!