Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable)

Creamy Italian dessert with floral lavender and sweet honey, perfect for spring celebrations.

# What You'll 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 1/2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
07 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish

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

# How-To:

01 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Combine heavy cream, whole milk, honey, and dried lavender in a medium saucepan. Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling, stirring occasionally.
03 - Remove from heat, cover the saucepan, and allow mixture to steep for 10 minutes to develop lavender flavor.
04 - Pour the infused cream through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lavender solids. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan.
05 - Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream mixture until completely dissolved. Mix in vanilla extract.
06 - Distribute the mixture evenly among 4 ramekins or dessert glasses. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
07 - Unmold by running a knife around the edge and inverting onto plates, or serve directly in glasses. Top with honey drizzle, edible flowers, or fresh berries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The floral aroma of lavender blends harmoniously with sweet honey for a unique flavor.
  • Simple ingredients come together quickly for an elegant dessert.
  • Perfect for spring celebrations or as a light, refreshing finish to any meal.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free, this panna cotta suits many dietary preferences.
02 -
  • Lassen Sie die Lavendelblüten lange genug ziehen, um das volle Aroma zu entfalten, aber nicht zu dominant zu machen.
  • Die Mischung sollte während des Erhitzens nicht kochen, um ein Gerinnen zu vermeiden.
  • Zum perfekten Entformen teilen Sie einen scharfen Messerumriss um die Form; alternativ servieren Sie direkt im Glas.
  • Für die beste Konsistenz über Nacht kühlen lassen.
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