Creamy Rose Water Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
A silky, creamy panna cotta infused with delicate rose water and topped with fresh berries, perfect for an elegant yet easy homemade dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
- 1 cup whole milk (240 ml)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (65 grams)
- 2 ½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder (about 7 grams)
- 1 ½ teaspoons rose water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh berries (about 150 grams; mix of raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries)
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves or edible rose petals
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin powder over ¼ cup (60 ml) cold whole milk in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a medium saucepan, warm the heavy cream, remaining milk (¾ cup or 180 ml), and granulated sugar over medium heat until hot but not boiling (around 170°F or 77°C), stirring occasionally.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Stir in the rose water and vanilla extract.
- Optional: strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture.
- Pour the mixture evenly into 4 to 6 ramekins or serving glasses and let cool at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set (overnight chilling recommended).
- Before serving, top each panna cotta with fresh berries and garnish with mint leaves or edible rose petals if desired.
Notes
Bloom gelatin properly for a smooth texture. Do not boil the cream mixture to preserve gelatin’s gelling power. Measure rose water carefully to avoid overpowering flavor. Use fresh or gently thawed berries and drain excess juice to prevent watery topping. For easier unmolding, dip ramekins briefly in warm water before inverting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6th of the r
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 4
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