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Lavender panna cotta is an impressive dessert that is easier to make than you think.
Disclosure: The culinary lavender I used in this recipe was provided to me at no cost by Olivenation. All opinions are my own. Links to the lavender are affiliate links. I only recommend products I choose from companies I trust. Thanks for supporting the companies that support Salt & Lavender!
As I approach my 100th post on this blog, I figured I really should make something with lavender in it. I mean hello, it’s right in my blog’s name. I was pleased when I browsed Olivenation’s site and saw that they had culinary lavender available as it’s not something I’ve seen in my regular grocery stores.
It took me a couple of attempts to get this recipe right. The first time was tasty, but the lavender flavor wasn’t coming through strong enough, so I went back to the drawing board. This time = success.
You’ve probably noticed that this blog’s focus isn’t usually on desserts. That’s because I’m no baker. I didn’t realize panna cotta was so easy to make. Let’s just say that if I can get it right, anyone can.
You may also like my Lavender Lemonade Popsicles.
I decided to use Greek yogurt in this recipe. I love the way it tastes, and I like the bit of tanginess it adds to the dessert. Vanilla makes the dessert even more fragrant and rich tasting.
You can put panna cotta into molds and then take them out and plate them, but I found that to be a bit of a pain.
It’s much easier to put them into nice looking containers and just eat them out of there with a spoon. Many people use stemless wine glasses for their panna cotta.
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Questions? Feel free to ask!
Lavender Panna Cotta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1 1/4 cups heavy/whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used 2% fat)
- Pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons lavender water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Lavender water:
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the lavender water by adding 2 tablespoons boiling water to the lavender. Let steep for 15 minutes and then use a fine sieve (or even a paper tea filer) to strain it. You should be left with 2 teaspoons of liquid. Set lavender water aside.
- Add gelatin and water to a small bowl to soften the powder. Set aside.
- Add cream and sugar to a small saucepan on medium heat. Heat until the cream starts to bubble around the edges (about 5 minutes, it shouldn't be boiling). Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the gelatin mixture until it's dissolved.
- Whisk in the yogurt, salt, lavender water, vanilla, and optional food coloring (6 drops blue, 6 drops red).
- Pour into glasses or molds. Chill for at least 3 hours. If you're going to chill it overnight, cover each container.
Notes
- Adapted from The Kitchn.
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Beautiful!! Lovely recipe and as always, the photography is amazing! 🙂 So perfect for the spring, too.
Thanks Joleen! ?
This looks so delicious! & your pictures are gorgeous! Can’t wait to try this recipe out.
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Thanks Julie!! Let me know if you end up making it 🙂
Not gonna lie; I’m kinda losing my mind over this recipe! It’s so beautiful, I love lavender, and it’s a dessert.. It matches everything I love about food haha. Lovely post. I cannot wait to try this. When I make it, I’ll be sure to share it to my social media and tag you!
Thank you Amber!! I’m glad it struck a chord with you 😉 I hope it works out and you enjoy it!
I also love cooking with lavender! Such a delicate taste that can bring miracles (or disasters if not careful haha) in your kitchen!
Agreed 🙂 thanks Isabel!!
Gorgeous, just gorgeous!!
Thank you Nicole!!
Eep, they’re gorgeous! Lavender is just dreamy. I was also really excited when I found out you can use greek yogurt in panna cotta, I love it.
Thanks so much, Allie!!
Lavender is my spirit animal and this recipe is everything. Thank you so much for sharing! xo
Aww, thank you!!
I right there with ya…so much easier to leave in a pretty dish than to try and get it out of there. The only reasonable way to get panna cotta out of a dish is to insert spoon and put in mouth, lol. These look so creamy and pretty! Love the use of Greek yogurt. I’ve never baked with lavender before, but I bet it’s delicious!
Insert spoon and put in mouth haha I like it. Thanks Dawn 🙂
I looove panna cotta but have never had any with lavender! Love the idea 🙂 Will pin this for later, I definitely have to try this! So cool, imagine serving this after a dinner.
Thanks Vivian!
gosh, the colors!! so beautiful, and panna cotta with the fragrance of lavender sounds dreamy. This would be perfect to make for a dinner party.
Thank you Amy 🙂