Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable)

Creamy panna cotta infused with honey and lavender, a delicate Italian dessert perfect for spring.

# 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 make it:

01 - In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it 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 without boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10 minutes.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lavender solids. Return strained mixture to the saucepan.
04 - Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
05 - Pour the mixture evenly into 4 ramekins or glasses. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
06 - 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.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • The creamy texture perfectly balances the aromatic floral lavender and natural sweetness of honey.
  • Quick to prepare with minimal cooking and a hands-off chilling time.
  • A visually stunning dessert that can be dressed up with edible flowers or fresh berries.
  • Suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free diets (consider alternatives to gelatin for vegans).
02 -
  • Bloom the gelatin fully for a smooth texture without lumps.
  • Use a fine-mesh sieve to ensure no lavender bits remain in the panna cotta.
  • Steep the lavender gently to avoid a bitter taste from over-extraction.
  • Cool the mixture to room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation and ensure even setting.
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