Description
Panna Cotta, an Italian classic, is a creamy dessert made with sweetened cream set with gelatin to create a smooth, delicate texture. The addition of lavender and honey elevates this dish, giving it an aromatic floral essence and a subtle sweetness that is balanced by the tangy blueberry sauce.
Ingredients
For the Panna Cotta:
500 ml (2 cups) heavy cream (or half cream + half milk for a lighter version)
3 tbsp runny honey (plus more to taste)
1–1½ tsp dried culinary lavender (or 2 tsp fresh lavender flowers)
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
2 tsp powdered gelatin (or 1 sachet / about 7 g)
3 tbsp cold water
Pinch of salt
For the Blueberry Sauce:
1½ cups (about 200 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water, optional, for thickening)
Instructions
1. Bloom the Gelatin
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 3 tbsp of cold water.
Let stand for 5–10 minutes to bloom (it will swell and soften).
2. Infuse the Cream
In a saucepan, combine cream, honey, lavender, and a pinch of salt.
Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil).
Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10–15 minutes to infuse the flavor.
Strain through a fine sieve to remove lavender buds.
3. Dissolve the Gelatin
Return the infused cream to low heat.
Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved (do not boil).
Stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and add more honey if you prefer a sweeter panna cotta.
4. Set the Panna Cotta
Pour the mixture into 4–6 ramekins, glasses, or molds.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
For a more delicate wobble, chill overnight.
5. Make the Blueberry Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, honey (or sugar), and lemon juice.
Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the berries start to burst.
(Optional) Stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken.
Let cool completely before serving.
6. Serve
Unmold panna cottas by dipping molds briefly in warm water, then inverting onto plates — or serve directly in glasses.
Spoon the blueberry sauce over the top.
Drizzle with a touch of honey and garnish with lavender petals or a few fresh blueberries.
Notes
For a delicate finish, serve this Lavender & Honey Panna Cotta chilled with extra blueberry sauce on the side. Garnish with a few fresh lavender sprigs or edible flowers for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time 4 hours)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilled / Set
- Cuisine: French / European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Lavender panna cotta, Honey panna cotta, Blueberry sauce for panna cotta, Floral panna cotta dessert
