Chocolate Panna Cotta

Soak the gelatin leaves in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes.

Melt the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Don’t let the base touch the water. Set aside.

Heat the cream, milk, sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan until it just comes to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

Lift the gelatin out of the water and squeeze to remove the excess liquid. Add to the hot cream mixture and stir to dissolve.

Gradually whisk the cream into the warm chocolate until smooth. Strain into a serving bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. 

To serve: Top the panna cotta with dollops of cream then grated chocolate. Serve the remaining cream separately.