Honey Lavender Panna Cotta
The Honey & Lavender Panna Cotta recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the silky texture of panna cotta with the aromatic flavors of honey and a hint of lavender. This simple yet elegant dish requires minimal preparation, offering a perfect balance of floral and sweet notes, ideal for a sophisticated dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 1½ tsp powdered gelatin
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 cup half and half or cream
- 1/4 cup wildflower honey
- 1 tsp dried lavender buds
- 1 cup milk
- Strawberries or other berries, to serve
Instructions
- Lightly oil 4 x 5-ounce ramekins with baking spray or flavourless oil, then with a paper towel wipe most of it out, leaving only a slight residue. Set aside.
- In a small bowl sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let soften for about 5 minutes. Place the bowl of softened gelatin in a small saucepan. Add enough boiling water to the saucepan to come three-quarters of the way up the side of the bowl. Use a fork to whisk the mixture until the gelatin dissolves. Alternatively, microwave the softened gelatin for 10-15 seconds (don’t let it boil) and stir to dissolve fully – rub a little between your fingers to ensure there are no grains.
- In a small sauce pan add the cream, honey, and dried lavender and, stirring occasionally, heat gently to scalding point (but don’t boil) then take off the heat. Whisk to incorporate all the honey evenly. Add the dissolved gelatin into the cream mixture and whisk making sure it is well incorporated. Finally, whisk in the milk.
- Strain the mixture into a jug and pour into the ramekins and let them sit until the mixture is completely cooled to room temperature.
- Cover the custards lightly with foil and put in the fridge to set for several hours, or overnight (particularly if you intend to unmold them).
- Take the custards out of the fridge and let them stand for about 15 minutes. Gently run a small palette knife around the outsides of the custards, then place your serving dish over top of the ramekin and invert. It might need a little shake for the pudding to plop out. If it’s proving stubborn, dip the bottom of the ramekin into some hot water briefly and try again.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 317IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 0.2mg
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