Lime Panna Cotta Anatomically Correct Mini-Brain for Halloween

Note from Cheri: Most of the recipes I've seen in the past for brain gelatin molds have focused on achieving a particular color. While this might be more authentic, it won't make people want to eat it, regardless of how good it might taste. The infamous Kitty Litter Cake gets the same reaction -- nobody actually wants to eat the darn thing, but it sure is funny. This one bridges gap -- the colors, thanks to a mix of green and yellow food color, is vibrant to say the least, but since this recipe is a lime flavored Panna Cotta (a traditional Italian eggless custard), this brain tastes delicious! Leave out the food color for a more traditionally appetizing hue. If you don't have a brain milk, you can also pour the mixture into individual ramekins and chill. Click here for more ideas for Halloween Gelatin Molds, including alcoholic versions for adults only. Links to buy the mold are at the bottom of this page.

1 cup whole milk 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup lime juice 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin (2 packets) green and yellow food colors fresh berries and/or whipped cream for serving

NOTE: This recipe makes enough to fill 2 Mini-Brain Gelatin molds or 1 Large Brain Gelatin mold...OR 1 Mini Brain and the Alien Guts for our Alien Autopsy Gelatin Mold (click for details). Lightly coat the molds with a thin coat of vegetable oil or cooking spray. Pour lime juice in a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand for about 10 minutes so gelatin can soften. Mix milk and cream in a heavy, medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir in sugar and gelatin mixture and cook until both completely dissolve, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into a bowl, and whisk in the sour cream. Use a few drops of green and yellow food color, or a generous dollop of green and yellow paste color to achieve that Day-Glo look. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold(s) and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. Unmold as you would any gelatin mold. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream. Suggestion: USE 1/2 THIS RECIPE IN OUR ALIEN AUTOPSY GELATIN MOLD!   BUY THE MOLDS! Fabulous Foods Halloween Store Buy Halloween Gelatin molds as well as get everything you need to create professional looking carved pumpkins plus ultra cool Halloween decorations, party accessories and much more. Click here!