Pecan and Honey Panna Cotta

The pecan is the queen of the hickory nut family: it has a sweet, buttery, rich flavour that becomes even more intense when roasted. This recipe builds on the classic pairing of honey and nuts. The creaminess of the dairy and the crunch of roasted nuts create a texture play worth turning on the hob for.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 460 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American-Italian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan (for toasting)
  • Whisk
  • Glasses

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Nuts (Pecans)

Instructions

1

Chop the pecans roughly and toast in a dry frying pan for a few minutes until fragrant. Be careful, they burn quickly!

Tip: Roasting brings out the true flavour of nuts.
2

Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water.

Tip: Hydration.
3

Heat the cream with the sugar and vanilla. When warm, drizzle in the honey.

Tip: Honey and cream together are delicious, giving a caramel-like character.
4

Remove from the heat, dissolve the gelatine in it.

Tip: Stir until smooth.
5

Stir in HALF of the roasted pecans. Set the rest aside for decoration.

Tip: This adds a crunchy element inside the cream too.
6

Cool the mixture to lukewarm (so the nuts don't sink immediately), then pour into glasses.

Tip: Stir before pouring.
7

Chill for 4 hours. Serve topped with the remaining nuts and a drizzle of honey.

Tip: The honey adds shine and sweetness to the top.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use walnuts?
Yes, it's delicious with common walnuts too, but the pecan's flavour is milder, sweeter, and lacks the bitter skin of the walnut.
The honey is running off the top.
That's fine, in fact, it's great! The honey mixes with the cream as you eat it, giving a 'sauce' experience.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Double cream
  • 60 g Caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp Honey (plus extra for serving)
  • 1 pc Vanilla pod
  • 4 leaves Gelatine
  • 70 g Pecan nuts