Cooking with Devito South Beach

Today's Compliments of the Chef samples celeb-flavored Italian at Devito South Beach. Executitve chef Francis Casciato and pastry chef Antonio Bachour take us into the Ocean Drive kitchen co-owned by actor Danny Devito and sate our sweet tooth with vanilla bean panna cotta.

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta (serves 9)Ingredients

• 2 gelatin Sheet
• 1 vanilla bean, split
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar

1. Stir vanilla, cream and sugar in heavy pot. Bring to a boil.
2. Soften gelatin in cold water for about four minute. Drain gelatin sheet in a dry towel.
3. Whisk gelatin sheet into hot cream until dissolved.
4. Let mixture cool. Pour into prepared mold and refrigerate for four hours.
5. Garnish with fruit berry compote.

Fresh Berry Compote (serves 9)

• ½ cup strawberries
• ½ cup raspberries
• ¾ cup blueberries/blackberries
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup water

Combine all ingredients in a heavy pot. Bring to a simmer.

Visit Devito South Beach, 150 Ocean Drive, 305-531-0991 or DevitoSouthBeach for more information.