Banana Date Panna Cotta

serves 5 or 6

At high speed, blend until smooth:

1	medium	banana
5		dates
1/2	cup	heavy cream
2 1/2	cups	milk
1	tsp	vanilla extract

Next, while still blending, slowly add:

packet

of un-flavored gelatin

Now, transfer the contence of the blender to a sauce pan and heat to just under a boil stiring constantly. If you intend to remove the panna cotta from its forming mold or ramekin to a serving plate, sprinkle freshly grated nutmeg in the ramekins. Pour the heated mixture into 4 ounce ramekins or individual serving bowls. Depending on the size of the banana and dates used, this will probably be 5 or 6 bowls. If the panna cotta will be served in these bowls, This is when you would sprinkle nutmeg on top. Now into the fridge for 4 hours or over night. If you are in a rush, put them in the freezer or blast chiller until they are firm but not frozen.

If the panna cotta are to be transfered to a plate, do so just before serving. Stick a knife between the panna cotta and the side of the ramekin and go around the edge to loosen it from the sides of the ramekin. Place the ramekin in hot water for about 5 seconds. Imediately dry the ramekin with a towel so as not to get water in the panna cotta or on the plate. Now place the ramekin upside down on the serving plate. The warming of the ramekin should help the panna cotta to shake loose to the plate.