Honey Lavender Panna Cotta (Printable)

Silky panna cotta infused with honey and lavender. Perfect for spring gatherings and celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 2 cups heavy cream
02 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

03 - 1/4 cup honey, plus extra for drizzling
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Gelatin

06 - 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
07 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh berries such as blueberries or raspberries
09 - Edible flowers or additional lavender buds

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine heavy cream, whole milk, and dried lavender buds in a small saucepan. Heat over medium until just steaming without boiling. Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
02 - Sprinkle unflavored powdered gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Allow gelatin to bloom for 5 minutes.
03 - Strain the cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove lavender. Return liquid to saucepan, add honey and vanilla extract, and reheat gently until honey is dissolved and mixture is hot, but not boiling.
04 - Remove the cream mixture from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
05 - Divide mixture evenly among six ramekins or small glasses. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firmly set.
06 - Unmold onto plates if desired, or serve directly in glasses. Drizzle with extra honey and garnish with fresh berries and edible flowers.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This panna cotta is impossibly silky, with a whisper of lavender that feels like a secret only you know.
  • The balance of honey and cream gives every bite a gentle sweetness, making it a hit at any spring gathering.
02 -
  • If you accidentally boil the cream, the lavender can turn bitter—gentle heat is key.
  • Blooming gelatin properly makes all the difference between satiny panna cotta and disappointing lumps.
03 -
  • Steep the lavender a few extra minutes if you want drama, but taste as you go so you don't cross into bitterness.
  • For a vegetarian version, swap gelatin with agar agar and adjust for texture—it behaves differently in cold desserts.
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