Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Macerated Strawberries

MMMMM-------------------MACERATED STRAWBERRIES------------------------ 1 c Halved small strawberries 2 tb Sugar Soften gelatin in cold water until it is the consistency of plastic wrap (approximately 5 minutes). Combine cream and sugar, and bring to scald. Remove from the heat; add softened gelatin, which has been squeezed dry of all excess water. Add buttermilk. Pass through a fine mesh strainer. Divide among ramekins. Refrigerate until set (approximately 4 hours). MACERATED STRAWBERRIES: Combine strawberries and sugar and macerate for approximately 1/2 hour. Afterwards strain the strawberries, reserving the juice and macerated berries separately. Serve panna cotta topped with strawberry liquid spooned on top and with macerated strawberries. Per serving: 1285 Calories (kcal); 63g Total Fat; (43% calories from fat); 22g Protein; 165g Carbohydrate; 222mg Cholesterol; 617mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 12 1/2 Fat; 9 Other Carbohydrates Recipe by: COOKING LIVE PRIMETIME SHOW #CP0020 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.