Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable)

Silky Italian dessert with honey and lavender. Fragrant, creamy, ideal for spring gatherings.

# What You 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
09 - Edible flowers or additional lavender buds

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and lavender buds in a small saucepan. Gently heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is steaming. Remove from heat, cover, and allow lavender to steep for 10 minutes.
02 - Sprinkle gelatin evenly over cold water in a small bowl. Let the gelatin sit for 5 minutes until fully bloomed.
03 - Strain the lavender-infused dairy through a fine mesh sieve, discarding solids. Return the liquid to the saucepan. Add honey and vanilla extract; heat gently, stirring, until honey dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling.
04 - Remove saucepan from heat. Add bloomed gelatin and whisk thoroughly until gelatin is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
05 - Divide the mixture evenly among six ramekins or glasses. Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover each dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, until set.
06 - Unmold each panna cotta onto plates or serve directly in glasses. Drizzle with extra honey and garnish with fresh berries or edible flowers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The lavender scent is subtle, never overpowering, turning ordinary panna cotta into a gentle treat&
  • Honey adds just the right sweetness and makes each spoonful feel soothing and special&
02 -
  • If you steep the lavender too long or use too much, the flavor goes from floral to bitter fast&
  • Straining every last lavender bud out is crucial& Even one in the panna cotta makes a bite taste sharp and soapy&
03 -
  • A light touch with lavender is the secret—experiment with steeping times but always taste the cream before setting&
  • Using a fine mesh sieve prevents stray lavender pieces from sneaking into your final dessert&
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