Panna Cotta

1. In a saucepan gently heat the cream over low heat. Add the basil and lemon zest and gently steep as you would a tea. Once the basil is fully wilted, remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
2. In a bowl of cool water, place the gelatin sheets to soften.
3. Strain the cream mixture through a fine mesh strainer into another saucepan.
4. Put over medium heat. When the cream is warm add the 1 cup of sugar. Stir to dissolve.
5. Remove the softened gelatin sheets from the water and wring the water out with your hands and add to the warm cream. Stir until the gelatin is dissolved.
6. Let the cream cool to room temperature then add the lemon juice.
7. Pour mixture into 6 dessert cups and cover. Place cups onto a tray and then put in the refrigerator to chill and set about 6 hours or overnight.
8. Serve with strawberry sauce and top with a few fresh mint leaves if you like.

Strawberry Sauce

1. Hull the washed strawberries or just cut off the tops.
2. Place the strawberries in a small saucepan and add the 1/3 cup sugar. Stir to combine.
3. Place over medium-low heat and let the strawberries become very soft.
4. Using an emersion blender, puree the strawberries.
5. Strain through a fine mess strainer into a measuring cup for easy pouring. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.