Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable)

A creamy Italian dessert blending floral lavender with rich honey for a delicate finish.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes until fully hydrated.
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 to develop lavender flavor.
03 - Pass the infused mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lavender solids. Return the strained liquid to the saucepan.
04 - Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream mixture until completely dissolved. Mix in vanilla extract thoroughly.
05 - Pour the mixture evenly into 4 ramekins or dessert glasses. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
06 - To serve, run the tip of a knife around the edge of each ramekin and invert onto plates, or serve directly in glasses. Garnish with honey drizzle, edible flowers, or fresh berries as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Effortlessly elegant with minimal hands-on time
  • Beautiful floral aroma without being overpowering
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly
  • Make-ahead dessert perfect for entertaining
  • Customizable sweetness and garnish options
02 -
  • Use culinary-grade dried lavender only—avoid lavender from craft stores which may contain chemicals
  • Taste the cream mixture before adding gelatin to adjust honey sweetness
  • For easier unmolding, dip the bottom of ramekins briefly in warm water
  • Make this dessert up to 2 days ahead for stress-free entertaining
  • Strain carefully to remove all lavender pieces for the smoothest texture
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