Step 1

Scrape the seeds from the vanilla pod and add both to a saucepan with the milk, cream and sugar

Step 2

Warm gently over a low heat, being careful not to let the milk boil

Step 3

Remove from the heat and stir through the gelatine leaves until dissolved

Step 4

Pass through a fine sieve into a jug and leave to cool to room temperature, stirring every few minutes

Step 5

Once cool, stir one last time to evenly distribute the vanilla then divide between 4 moulds. Transfer to the fridge to set for at least 3 hours

Step 6

To serve, run the moulds under warm water for a few seconds before carefully turning out the panna cottas onto a plate