Buttermilk-Grand Marnier Panna Cotta - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
3 teaspoons gelatin
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon orange liqueur
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Preparation

Combine buttermilk and gelatin in a small bowl; set aside to soften.
Combine cream, sugar, liqueur, zest, and vanilla bean in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat.
Stir in buttermilk mixture, whisking until all gelatin solids are dissolved; strain.
Evenly divide mixture among 12 (1 3/4-ounce) silicone molds. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
To unmold, gently pull edges of custards to loosen. Invert onto plate or shortbread cookie to serve.