Elderflower Panna Cotta

The taste of spring in a glass. Elderflower aromas dissolve best in fat, making cream the perfect carrier. This dessert traps floral, muscat-like notes in a cool, wobbly custard.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Strainer
  • Molds

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Bloom gelatin in cold water.

Tip: Essential for smooth texture.
2

Heat cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla to near boil.

Tip: Infusion step.
3

Remove from heat, discard bean, stir in gelatin.

Tip: Heat dissolves gelatin.
4

Cool to lukewarm (110°F), then stir in syrup.

Tip: Preserves floral aroma.
5

Strain, mold, chill 4+ hours.

Tip: Straining removes skin.
6

Dip mold in warm water to unmold. Garnish.

Tip: Breaks the vacuum.

Recipe FAQ

Too sweet.
Adjust sugar based on your syrup's sweetness.
Curdled?
Acidic syrup into hot cream causes this. Cool cream first!

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 whole Vanilla Bean
  • 2 tsp Gelatin Powder (or 3 sheets)
  • 3 tbsp Elderflower Syrup
  • 5 pcs Elderflowers (garnish)