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:
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500 ml (2 cups) heavy cream (or half cream + half milk for a lighter version)
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3 tbsp runny honey (plus more to taste)
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1–1½ tsp dried culinary lavender (or 2 tsp fresh lavender flowers)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
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2 tsp powdered gelatin (or 1 sachet / about 7 g)
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3 tbsp cold water
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Pinch of salt
For the Blueberry Sauce:
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1½ cups (about 200 g) fresh or frozen blueberries
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2 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water, optional, for thickening)
Instructions
1. Bloom the Gelatin
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In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 3 tbsp of cold water.
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Let stand for 5–10 minutes to bloom (it will swell and soften).
2. Infuse the Cream
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In a saucepan, combine cream, honey, lavender, and a pinch of salt.
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Heat gently over medium-low heat until steaming (do not boil).
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Remove from heat, cover, and let steep for 10–15 minutes to infuse the flavor.
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Strain through a fine sieve to remove lavender buds.
3. Dissolve the Gelatin
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Return the infused cream to low heat.
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Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until fully dissolved (do not boil).
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Stir in the vanilla extract. Taste and add more honey if you prefer a sweeter panna cotta.
4. Set the Panna Cotta
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Pour the mixture into 4–6 ramekins, glasses, or molds.
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Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
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For a more delicate wobble, chill overnight.
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5. Make the Blueberry Sauce
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In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, honey (or sugar), and lemon juice.
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Simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until the berries start to burst.
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(Optional) Stir in cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken.
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Let cool completely before serving.
6. Serve
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Unmold panna cottas by dipping molds briefly in warm water, then inverting onto plates — or serve directly in glasses.
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Spoon the blueberry sauce over the top.
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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