GOAT CHEESE & BUTTERMILK PANNA COTTA recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBallast Point BrewingGoat Cheese & Buttermilk Panna Cotta Recipe

Goat Cheese & Buttermilk Panna Cotta Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Spruce Tip Infused Honey Comb, Spent Grain Streusel, Preserved Meyer Lemon

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Ingredients

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Panna Cotta

Spruce Tip Infused Honey Comb

Spent Grain Streusel

Preserved Meyer Lemon

Method

Panna Cotta

  1. 1

    Prepare Gelatin

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes until soft. Squeeze out excess water and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat Mixture

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the buttermilk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Heat until just below boiling.

  3. 3

    Combine with Gelatin and Goat Cheese

    Remove from heat, add the softened gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved. Whisk in goat cheese until smooth.

  4. 4

    Chill

    Pour the mixture into serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Spruce Tip Infused Honey Comb

  1. 5

    Infuse Honey

    Combine honey and spruce tips in a small saucepan and heat gently for 10 minutes. Strain and let cool.

  2. 6

    Combine with Beeswax

    Melt beeswax in a heat-safe bowl over simmering water. Once melted, add infused honey and mix well.

  3. 7

    Set Honeycomb

    Pour the mixture into molds and let set at room temperature until firm.

Spent Grain Streusel

  1. 8

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine spent grains, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly.

  2. 9

    Bake

    Spread the mixture on a baking tray and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.

Preserved Meyer Lemon

  1. 10

    Prepare Lemons

    Quarter the Meyer lemons and pack them in a jar with salt and sugar. Pour water over them to cover.

  2. 11

    Preserve

    Seal the jar and let sit at room temperature for a week, then refrigerate for up to a month.

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