Silky Honey and Walnut Panna Cotta

Panna Cotta means 'cooked cream'. The secret is gelatin quantity: just enough to hold shape but melt in mouth instantly, not rubbery. Honey and walnut add warmth to the cool cream.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small moulds or glasses
  • Saucepan

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Nuts

Instructions

1

Soak gelatine leaves in cold water for 5 mins.

Tip: Cold water hydrates gelatine.
2

Heat cream with honey, sugar, and vanilla to boiling point (don't boil long).

Tip: Just dissolve sugar.
3

Remove from heat. Squeeze gelatine, stir into warm cream until dissolved.

Tip: Stir well to avoid strands.
4

Cool slightly, pour into glasses. Chill min. 4 hours.

Tip: Stir during cooling if using vanilla seeds to prevent sinking.
5

Serve sprinkled with toasted walnuts and extra honey.

Tip: Crunchy walnut provides texture contrast.

Recipe FAQ

Why did gelatin separate?
Added to liquid too hot. Stir into lukewarm cream, never boil, as it loses setting power.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Double cream (30%)
  • 50 g Honey
  • 30 g Sugar
  • 1 pcs Vanilla pod (or extract)
  • 3 leaves Gelatine (or 5g powder)
  • 100 g Walnuts (toasted, chopped)