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Lavender Honey Panna Cotta Recipe

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This elegant Lavender Honey Panna Cotta is a creamy, fragrant Italian dessert featuring delicate lavender buds infused in rich cream and milk, sweetened with honey. Served chilled with an optional floral syrup, this panna cotta offers a smooth, subtly floral flavor perfect for a refined finish to any meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (or 1 packet) gelatin
  • 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
  • 1/4 cup honey

Optional Syrup

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the Cream: In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and dried lavender buds. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is steaming, taking care not to let it reach a boil to preserve the delicate lavender flavor.
  2. Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of cold water and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes until the gelatin softens and absorbs the water.
  3. Combine the Ingredients: Remove the cream mixture from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved, then add the honey and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Strain the Mixture: Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean container to remove the lavender buds, ensuring a silky smooth texture.
  5. Pour into Molds: Divide the strained panna cotta mixture evenly among ramekins or molds. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until the panna cotta is fully set and firm.
  6. Serve: Carefully unmold the panna cotta onto serving plates. Drizzle additional honey over the top and optionally garnish with fresh lavender sprigs for a beautiful presentation. Serve chilled with the optional floral syrup if desired.

Notes

  • Do not boil the cream mixture to avoid bitterness and loss of lavender flavor.
  • Blooming the gelatin properly is essential for a smooth, firm set.
  • The optional syrup with lemon juice and floral waters adds a fragrant, sweet contrast to the creamy panna cotta.
  • For easy unmolding, dip the molds briefly in warm water before inverting onto plates.
  • You can substitute dried lavender with culinary lavender essential oil but use sparingly due to potency.

Keywords: Lavender Honey Panna Cotta, Italian Dessert, Creamy Panna Cotta, Floral Dessert, Gelatin Dessert, Chilled Dessert

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