Silky, Floral & Elegantly Sweet 💜🍯
If desserts could whisper poetry, this would be it. Lavender Honey Panna Cotta is not just a dessert — it’s a calm evening wrapped in cream and flowers. With just a few simple ingredients, you get a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece that tastes like it belongs in a French countryside café.
💜 Why You’ll Love It
- Luxurious with minimal effort — Looks fancy, but comes together in minutes.
- Light yet satisfying — Perfect after a heavy meal.
- Naturally sweetened with honey, making it gentler than sugar-loaded desserts.
- Customizable — Top it with berries, edible flowers, or golden honey drizzle.
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✨ A Slice of Nostalgia
It reminds me of quiet mornings watching sunlight dance on tea cups. The scent of lavender feels like opening a window to summer — soft, floral, and comforting. One spoonful and suddenly, everything slows down.
🥛 Buttercream or Whipped Cream?
While panna cotta itself is silky enough, you can elevate it further:
- Whipped Cream Topping: Light and airy — perfect for tea-time elegance.
- Lavender Honey Buttercream Swirl: For a richer, dessert-bar-worthy version.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 cups (500ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120ml) whole milk
- 3 tbsp honey (preferably lavender honey)
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp cold water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix gelatin with cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, honey, lavender, vanilla, and salt over medium-low heat. Do not boil — just warm and let the lavender steep.
- Strain the mixture to remove lavender buds.
- Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour into serving glasses or molds.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
🎨 Decoration Ideas
- Fresh lavender sprigs
- A golden honey drizzle
- Edible dried rose petals
- Crushed pistachios for contrast
🧡 Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with:
- Lemon shortbread cookies
- Fresh berries tossed in honey
- A cup of chamomile or Earl Grey tea
🤭 Fun Fact
Lavender wasn’t just used for perfume — in ancient Rome, it was sprinkled into wine and desserts as a symbol of luxury and calm!
🍯 My Thoughts on This Recipe
I wasn’t expecting something so simple to taste so expensive. It’s the kind of dessert that makes people think you spent hours in the kitchen — when really, you mixed cream and honey and walked away. That’s my kind of magic.
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🙌 Make It Ahead — It Gets Even Better!
This is a hostess dream. Panna cotta tastes better after resting overnight, allowing the lavender and honey to bloom. Prepare it the day before your event and let it chill in peace.
✨ My Little Story
When I first made this recipe, I wasn’t in the mood for noise — I wanted peace. Somehow, this dessert became therapy in a glass. As I stirred, I imagined lavender fields and sunny kitchens. And when I tasted it… I smiled without realizing. That’s when I knew — I had to share it.
Written with calm and cream,
— Mimi 💜🍯