Creamy Strawberry Rose Panna Cotta Delight
A silky, floral panna cotta featuring fresh strawberries and a hint of rose water, perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (7 grams) unflavored gelatin powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
- 1 cup (150 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional garnish: edible rose petals, fresh strawberry slices, or a sprig of mint
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin powder over ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until spongy.
- Prepare the strawberry puree: Pulse hulled and sliced strawberries in a blender until slightly chunky; strain if a smoother texture is desired. Set aside.
- Heat the cream mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. Warm over medium heat, whisking occasionally until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- Add the gelatin: Remove from heat and stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Reheat gently if lumps remain, but do not boil.
- Flavor the mixture: Stir in vanilla extract and rose water, adjusting rose water to taste.
- Combine with strawberry puree: Fold strawberry puree into the cream mixture until well blended and pale pink in color.
- Pour into molds: Divide mixture evenly among 6 ramekins or glasses. Let cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes) before covering with plastic wrap.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, edible rose petals, or mint sprig. Optionally drizzle with honey or rose syrup.
Notes
Bloom gelatin properly before adding to warm cream to avoid lumps. Do not boil the cream mixture to preserve gelatin setting properties. Chill for at least 4 hours for best texture. Garnish just before serving. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk and agar-agar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the rec
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
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