Name: Honey Lavender Panna Cotta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin powder; 2 tbsp cold water for blooming; 2 cups heavy cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup honey plus more to taste; 1 tsp culinary lavender buds or 1/2 tsp if strong; 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; pinch sea salt; fresh berries or honey drizzle for serving, optional

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Overview

Prep15 min

Cook5 min

Total20 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatinpowder2 tbsp cold waterfor blooming2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup whole milk1/4 cup honeyplus more to taste1 tsp culinary lavender budsor 1/2 tsp if strong1 tsp pure vanilla extractpinch sea salt fresh berries or honey drizzlefor serving, optional

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Equipment

Small saucepan
Whisk
Fine mesh sieve
4 ramekins or small cups
Measuring cups and spoons

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Method

01

Bloom the gelatin

Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until thickened and soft.

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Infuse the cream

In a saucepan over medium-low, warm cream, milk, honey, lavender, and salt until steaming and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes — do not boil. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pourable measuring cup.

03

Chill until set

Divide into 4 small cups or ramekins. Cool 20 minutes at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours until softly set. Serve chilled with berries or a thin honey drizzle.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Honey Lavender Panna Cotta

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment