Cherry Rosewater Panna Cotta
Cherry Rosewater Panna Cotta is a luxurious dessert that combines a creamy texture with delicate floral notes. This elegant treat features a silky panna cotta infused with rosewater and topped with a vibrant cherry compote, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Simple to prepare yet visually stunning, it’s an ideal choice for impressing guests at any gathering or enjoying as a delightful indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Contemporary
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 sheets gelatin (or 1 tsp gelatin powder)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/coconut milk)
- 1 tsp pure rosewater
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Soak gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes. For powder, sprinkle over cold milk.
- In a saucepan, heat heavy cream and sugar over medium until sugar dissolves (3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat, squeeze excess water from gelatin, and whisk into the warm cream until dissolved. Stir in rosewater.
- Pour into serving cups and tap to release air bubbles. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare cherry compote by simmering cherries with sugar and lemon juice until thickened (10-15 minutes). Let cool before topping the panna cotta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try using different fruits like raspberries or peaches. To make this dessert vegan, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.