Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Puddings with Saucy Berries

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tsp

unflavored gelatin

1 cup

whole milk, divided

1/2

vanilla bean, split lengthwise

6 tbsp

sugar

1 cup

well-shaken buttermilk

1/4 cup

dry red wine *

1/4 cup

water

3 tbsp

sugar

(3-inch) strip lemon zest

(3-inch) strip orange zest

Turkish or ½ California bay leaf

1 cup

quartered strawberries

1 tbsp

lemon juice

2 cups

mixed berries (I used raspberries, blackberries and blueberries)