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Elegant Panna Cotta Recipe with Strawberry Rose Compote

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A silky smooth panna cotta topped with a fragrant strawberry rose compote and garnished with edible flowers, perfect for special occasions or an elegant everyday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (about 7 g) gelatin powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or 1 vanilla bean scraped)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rose water
  • Handful of edible flowers (pansies, violas, or nasturtiums)
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bloom the gelatin by sprinkling 2 ½ teaspoons over ¼ cup (60 ml) cold whole milk in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until spongy.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, ¾ cup whole milk, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (around 170°F / 77°C). Remove from heat.
  3. Stir the bloomed gelatin into the hot cream mixture until fully dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove vanilla bean bits or lumps. Pour evenly into 4 to 6 ramekins or glasses. Let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm but silky.
  6. To make the compote, combine 2 cups halved strawberries, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon rose water. Let cool to room temperature, then chill until serving.
  8. To serve, spoon a generous layer of strawberry rose compote atop each panna cotta. Garnish with edible flowers and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

Bloom gelatin properly to avoid clumps. Heat cream mixture gently without boiling to preserve gelatin setting power. Strain mixture for silky texture. Chill panna cotta at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Compote can be made ahead and refrigerated. For vegan version, substitute coconut cream and agar-agar powder.

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Keywords: panna cotta, strawberry rose compote, edible flowers, elegant dessert, easy panna cotta, creamy dessert, floral dessert

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