Honey Lavender Panna Cotta with Cotton Candy
Honey Lavender Panna Cotta with Cotton Candy
Ingredients
For the Honey Lavender Panna Cotta
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey, plus more for drizzling, as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Garnish
- 4 ounces cotton candy, any color
- 1/2 cup fresh berries, mixed, optional
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin powder over the cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom and soften. It will become thick and jelly-like.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, honey, and dried culinary lavender. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until it is completely dissolved. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the panna cotta mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the lavender buds. This ensures a smooth texture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Divide the strained panna cotta mixture evenly among four 4-ounce ramekins or small dessert glasses. Let them cool to room temperature on the counter for about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Cover each ramekin or glass with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the panna cotta is fully set and firm.
⏱️ 240 min
- 7
To serve, if using ramekins, briefly dip the bottom of each ramekin in warm water (about 10-15 seconds) to help loosen the panna cotta. Invert onto a serving plate. If using glasses, simply serve directly from the glass.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Just before serving, artfully place a generous cloud of cotton candy on top of each panna cotta. Garnish with fresh berries and a sprig of mint, if desired. A light drizzle of extra honey can also be added.
⏱️ 2 min
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Honey Lavender Panna Cotta with Cotton Candy
Ingredients
For the Honey Lavender Panna Cotta
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin powder
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey, plus more for drizzling, as needed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Garnish
- 4 ounces cotton candy, any color
- 1/2 cup fresh berries, mixed, optional
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin powder over the cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to bloom and soften. It will become thick and jelly-like.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, honey, and dried culinary lavender. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Do not let it come to a rolling boil.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until it is completely dissolved. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the panna cotta mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove the lavender buds. This ensures a smooth texture.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Divide the strained panna cotta mixture evenly among four 4-ounce ramekins or small dessert glasses. Let them cool to room temperature on the counter for about 15-20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Cover each ramekin or glass with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until the panna cotta is fully set and firm.
⏱️ 240 min - 7
To serve, if using ramekins, briefly dip the bottom of each ramekin in warm water (about 10-15 seconds) to help loosen the panna cotta. Invert onto a serving plate. If using glasses, simply serve directly from the glass.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Just before serving, artfully place a generous cloud of cotton candy on top of each panna cotta. Garnish with fresh berries and a sprig of mint, if desired. A light drizzle of extra honey can also be added.
⏱️ 2 min