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Velvet Rose Panna Cotta

A silky, romantic twist on classic panna cotta — infused with rosewater and topped with a raspberry glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream (500 ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65 g)
  • 2 tsp rosewater adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin
  • 3 tbsp cold water
  • 1 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • edible rose petals or mint leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Small bowl For blooming gelatin
  • Saucepan For cream base and glaze
  • Whisk To combine ingredients
  • Fine mesh sieve To strain glaze
  • Serving glasses Or ramekins
  • Refrigerator For chilling the panna cotta

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle powdered gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
    In a small bowl, sprinkle powdered gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water. Let sit for 5–10 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, and sugar. Heat on medium until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
    In a saucepan, combine cream, milk, and sugar. Heat on medium until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat. Add bloomed gelatin, rosewater, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
    Remove from heat. Add bloomed gelatin, rosewater, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour into serving glasses. Let cool, then chill for 4 hours or until set.
    Pour into serving glasses. Let cool, then chill for 4 hours or until set.
  5. In a small saucepan, simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes. Mash, stir, and strain.
    In a small saucepan, simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice for 5–7 minutes. Mash, stir, and strain.
  6. Cool the glaze and spoon over chilled panna cotta. Garnish as desired and serve cold.
    Cool the glaze and spoon over chilled panna cotta. Garnish as desired and serve cold.