Honey Walnut Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta means 'cooked cream'. The secret is the amount of gelatin: just enough to hold shape but melt in mouth, not rubbery. Honey and walnut add warmth to the cool cream.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Ramekins or glasses
  • Saucepan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nut (Walnut)

Instructions

1

Bloom gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water for 5 minutes.

Tip: Cold water hydrates gelatin.
2

Heat cream with honey, sugar, and vanilla until almost boiling.

Tip: Just to dissolve sugar.
3

Remove from heat. Add bloomed gelatin, stir until dissolved.

Tip: Stir well to avoid strands.
4

Cool slightly, pour into glasses. Chill min. 4 hours.

Tip: Stir occasionally while cooling if using vanilla bean seeds.
5

Serve topped with toasted walnuts and extra honey.

Tip: Crunchy nuts contrast texture.

Recipe FAQ

Why did gelatin separate?
Added to too hot liquid. Dissolve in lukewarm cream, never boil gelatin.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 packet Unflavored Gelatin (approx 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (toasted, chopped)