Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable Version)

Creamy Italian treat with honey and lavender. Silky texture, fresh flavors—ideal for spring and festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

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

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

03 - 1/4 cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Gelatin

06 - 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
07 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
09 - Edible flowers or additional lavender buds

# Directions:

01 - Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and lavender buds in a small saucepan. Gently heat over medium setting until steaming without boiling. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
02 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Allow to stand for 5 minutes so gelatin hydrates.
03 - Strain the infused cream using a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender buds. Return liquid to saucepan, add honey and vanilla extract, then reheat gently until honey dissolves and mixture is hot, avoiding boiling.
04 - Remove cream mixture from heat. Add bloomed gelatin and whisk thoroughly until dissolved and mixture is smooth.
05 - Pour mixture evenly into six ramekins or small glasses. Cool to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours until fully set.
06 - Unmold onto plates if desired or serve directly in glasses. Drizzle with additional honey and garnish with fresh berries and edible flowers before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It feels like a secret celebration of spring every time the lavender blooms in your kitchen.
  • The panna cotta's gentle sweetness and floral aroma is surprisingly easy to achieve, making it a favorite for both casual gatherings and special occasions.
02 -
  • Once, I let the lavender steep a bit too long—resulting in an oddly medicinal dessert that taught me restraint is key.
  • Blooming gelatin properly changed everything: no more lumps, just that soothing creaminess.
03 -
  • Slow, even heating makes the cream taste lush and prevents skin forming.
  • Blooming gelatin in cold water, then whisking until dissolved, is the quiet game-changer.
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