A stunning dessert if entertaining or simply a delicious treat - an eggless vanilla-orange custard served with mixed berries.

Gale Gand's Orange Vanilla Panna Cotta

1 orange 3 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin 4 cups whole milk 1/2 vanilla bean (split lengthwise)* 1/2 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated 4 cups mixed berries (raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries etc.)

Slice or peel the rind off of the orange and cut into large strips. Set aside.
Pour water into a small bowl. Slowly sprinkle gelatin over the water, allowing it to sit on top of the water. Do not stir the gelatin into the water. Let sit for about 10 minutes. The gelatin will slowly absorb the water.
Pour the milk into a medium saucepan. Add vanilla bean and orange rind. Bring to a simmer. Remove milk from heat as soon as it begins to a simmer.
Add gelatin mixture while stirring constantly. Stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved.* *
Add SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener and stir. Pour the panna cotta through a fine meshed strainer into a pitcher with a spout. Pour into 8 ramekins or dessert cups.
Chill panna cotta, uncovered, for two hours.
When ready to serve, dip the ramekins or dessert cups into hot water for about 10 seconds to loosen the pannacotta from the cups. Unmold the pannacotta by placing a dessert plate on top of the ramekin. Holding firmly, turn the plate and ramekin over so that the pannacotta falls out of the mold and onto the dessert plate. Surround each pannacotta with 1/2 cup mixed berries.

Makes 8 servings.
Preparation Time: 30 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours 30 Minutes

*Substitute 1/2 teaspoon vanilla for the vanilla bean, if vanilla beans are unavailable.

**Briefly reheat milk if the gelatin does not dissolve completely when added to the milk mixture.

Recipe courtesy of Splenda, Inc. Splenda® is a no-calorie sweetener made from sugar that is suitable for diabetics. For more information regarding this product, please call 1-800-777-5363 or visit their website at www.splenda.com.