Orange Panna Cotta

• 2 cups heavy cream, plus 3/4 cup heavy cream, whipped to very soft peaks
• 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
• 2 oranges, zested (about 1/4 cup)
• 3 sheets gelatin
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon powdered egg white*
• 2 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 1 bunch fresh Champagne grapes
• 1 cup superfine or caster sugar

1. Sugared Champagne Grapes, recipe follows
2. Special equipment: 8 (4-ounce) molds
3. In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, vanilla bean, seeds and orange zest.
4. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until it's reduced to 1 1/2 cups.
5. In the meantime place the gelatin sheets in a bowl and cover with cold water, about 5 minutes.
6. Pour off water and squeeze any excess water from the softened gelatin sheets.
7. Remove the cream mixture from heat.
8. Whisk in the confectioners' sugar until fully incorporated.
9. Whisk in the softened gelatin sheets, milk, and orange juice and let stand for 3 minutes.
10. Stir to ensure that the gelatin sheets are well dissolved.
11. Strain through a very fine sieve into a medium mixing bowl.
12. Place mixture in an ice bath, stirring continually for about 3 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
13. Gently stir in half of the whipped heavy cream and then gently fold in the remaining cream.
14. Divide the mixture into the individual molds, filling the molds 1/4-inch from the top.
15. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until the panna cottas have cooled completely and the gelatin has set.
16. To unmold the panna cotta, take the molds directly from the refrigerator and carefully dip them in hot water for 15 seconds.
17. Run a sharp knife around the sides of the mold.
18. Invert the molds over a plate and serve immediately with Sugared Champagne Grapes.
19. *Cook's Note: If gelatin sheets are unavailable you can substitute 1 package of powdered gelatin.
20. *available at fine food and bake shops
21. Whisk together the powdered egg white and water until frothy and light.
22. Brush the champagne grapes lightly with the egg white mixture and roll in 1/2 cup of the sugar.
23. Place the sugared grapes on a bed of the remaining sugar and dry at room temperature for several hours.

heavy cream, vanilla bean, oranges, gelatin, sugar, milk, orange juice, powdered egg, water, grapes, caster sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/orange-panna-cotta-recipe.html (may not work)