Lemon Panna Cotta

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   Oil four 5 oz.

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   ramekins.

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   Pour 1/4 cup cream into a small heatproof bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the cream; let stand 10 minutes, or until softened.

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   Place the bowl in a larger bowl of hot water and stir until the gelatin has dissolved.

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   Meanwhile, bring the remaining 1 1/2 cups cream, the sugar, zest, and salt to a boil over medium heat in a saucepan.

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   Decrease heat to low and cook, at a bare simmer, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

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   Remove pan from heat, add the gelatin mixture and the lemon juice, and stir until smooth.

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   Pour through a fine strainer into a 4-cup glass measure.

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   Divide the cream mixture evenly among the ramekins; let cool to room temperature.

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    Refrigerate, loosely covered, for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day, until set and thoroughly chilled.

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    To serve, dip the ramekins, one at a time, into a bowl of hot water for about 5 seconds and run a table knife around the edges.

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    Invert the panna cotta onto 4 chilled dessert plates and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.