Creamy Honey Lavender Panna Cotta
A silky smooth panna cotta infused with floral lavender and sweet honey, perfect for an elegant yet easy homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/3 cup (113 g) honey (mild-flavored raw honey like clover or wildflower recommended)
- 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds (food-grade)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin powder (about 1 packet)
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: fresh lavender sprigs or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle 2 1/2 teaspoons of gelatin powder over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until spongy.
- Infuse the cream: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, and 2 teaspoons dried lavender buds. Warm over medium heat until steam rises (about 5 minutes), do not boil.
- Remove from heat and steep: Cover and let lavender steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Pour cream through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, pressing lightly to extract flavor but removing lavender buds.
- Add honey and vanilla: Whisk in 1/3 cup honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- Incorporate gelatin: Warm the bloomed gelatin gently until liquid but not hot. Stir into the cream mixture until dissolved.
- Pour into molds: Divide mixture evenly into 4 to 6 ramekins or glasses. Let cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight until set.
Notes
Bloom gelatin properly using cold water to avoid lumps. Infuse lavender gently without boiling to preserve aroma. Chill panna cotta for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Avoid freezing to maintain silky texture. For dairy-free version, substitute cream and milk with full-fat coconut milk and use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin or glass (
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 17
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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