Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable)

Creamy Italian dessert blending floral lavender and sweet honey with a silky texture.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

03 - 1/3 cup honey
04 - 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Setting Agent

06 - 2.5 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
07 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh edible flowers
09 - Extra honey for drizzling
10 - Fresh berries

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and allow to bloom for 5 minutes.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, honey, and dried lavender. Heat gently over medium-low heat until just steaming, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
03 - Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes to infuse the lavender flavor.
04 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lavender solids. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan.
05 - Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
06 - Pour the mixture evenly into 4 ramekins or dessert glasses. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
07 - To serve, unmold panna cotta by running a knife tip around the edge and inverting onto plates, or serve directly in glasses. Garnish with honey drizzle, edible flowers, or fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A perfect balance of creamy texture and floral sweetness.
  • Simple ingredients with an elegant result.
  • Easy to prepare and suits vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
  • Ideal for spring celebrations and gatherings.
02 -
  • Bloom gelatin properly for the best texture.
  • Steep the lavender covered to enhance aroma.
  • Strain thoroughly to avoid bits of lavender in the final dessert.
  • Adjust honey for sweetness and try different floral honeys.
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