Strawberry-Lemon Panna Cottas

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   Special equipment: six 4-ounce glass bowls or ramekins

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   Put 1/4 cup cold water in a small bowl.

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   Sprinkle the gelatin over the water, stir and let sit until the gelatin has softened, about 5 minutes.

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   Stir the half-and-half and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar melts and the half-and-half is hot and begins to steam.

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   Stir in the softened gelatin, lemon zest, vanilla and a large pinch of salt.

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   Make sure all the gelatin dissolves.

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   Divide the mixture evenly into 6 small glass bowls, and let cool for a few minutes.

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   Wrap and refrigerate until chilled and set (the panna cottas will be jiggly), about 4 hours.

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   (They can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.)

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    Fill a medium bowl with very hot water.

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    Working with one panna cotta at a time, dip a bowl almost completely in the water, and hold it there for about 1 minute.

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    Dry off the bowl, then invert it onto a small serving plate.

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    Repeat with the remaining panna cottas.

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    (They can be unmolded and inverted onto the serving plates up to 3 hours before serving.)

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    Top each with a mound of strawberries, and drizzle with honey.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.