Dessert Of The Day Recipe

Dessert of the Day - Directions

1. 1

   Bloom the gelatin

   In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over 2 tablespoons cold water and let bloom for 5–10 minutes.

2. 2

   Warm the dairy base

   In a medium saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, honey, dried lavender, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Do not allow to boil.

3. 3

   Add vanilla

   Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Dissolve the gelatin

   Whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warm dairy base until completely dissolved with no gritty texture.

5. 5

   Strain and cool slightly

   Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove lavender buds. Let the liquid cool to just warm, ensuring it remains liquid enough to set properly when refrigerated.

6. 6

   Divide and chill

   Pour the mixture evenly into 6 serving cups or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.

7. 7

   Make raspberry sauce

   In a small saucepan, simmer the raspberries with the lemon juice until they break down (about 5–7 minutes). Mash gently, then strain to remove seeds. Allow the sauce to cool to a warm room temperature before serving.

8. 8

   Prepare garnish

   Rinse and dry an extra handful of raspberries for garnish and set aside.

9. 9

   Assemble and garnish

   When the panna cotta are set, spoon raspberry sauce over each cup and garnish with additional raspberries.

10. 10

    Optional finishing touch

    If desired, dust a tiny pinch of lavender or a hint of lemon zest as a fragrant finish.

11. 11

    Serve

    Serve the dessert cold. Enjoy the contrast between creamy vanilla panna cotta and bright raspberry sauce.