Strawberry Rose Panna Cotta
A delicate and creamy panna cotta infused with rose water and topped with fresh strawberry puree, perfect for impressing guests with a light, floral dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1/3 cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) cold water
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: fresh rose petals for garnish
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle 2 ½ teaspoons of gelatin over 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes until spongy.
- Heat cream and milk: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups (475 ml) heavy cream, 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, and 1/3 cup (65 grams) sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (around 170°F / 75°C).
- Add gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Infuse rose water: Stir in 1 teaspoon rose water gently, tasting to ensure subtle aroma.
- Pour into molds: Divide mixture evenly into 6 small glasses or ramekins. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
- Chill until set: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm but slightly jiggly.
- Prepare strawberry puree: Hull and roughly chop 1 ½ cups (225 grams) fresh strawberries. Puree with 1 teaspoon lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain puree: Optional – press puree through a fine mesh sieve for a velvety finish.
- Assemble: Spoon strawberry puree over set panna cotta. Garnish with fresh rose petals if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
Bloom gelatin in cold water before adding to warm cream mixture to avoid clumps. Do not boil cream mixture to preserve delicate flavors. Chill panna cotta for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Straining strawberry puree is optional but recommended for smooth topping. For dairy-free version, substitute cream and milk with full-fat coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small glass or ram
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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