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Three jasmine honey panna cottas unmolded on white plates, drizzled with golden honey and garnished with raspberries on marble

Jasmine Honey Panna Cotta

A lightly floral Italian set cream made by steeping jasmine tea in warm heavy cream and sweetening it with honey. No oven, just a few hours in the fridge.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 360 ml heavy cream (35% fat or higher)
  • 120 ml whole milk
  • 2 tbsp loose-leaf jasmine green tea or 3 tea bags
  • 3 tbsp honey acacia or orange blossom recommended
  • 7 g powdered gelatin 1 standard sachet
  • 3 tbsp cold water for blooming the gelatin
  • a little neutral oil for greasing ramekins
  • to serve extra honey optional, for drizzling

Method
 

  1. Sprinkle the gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until it blooms into a soft, spongy mass.
  2. Combine the heavy cream and whole milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Warm until the surface just begins to steam, about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not boil.
  3. Remove from heat, add the jasmine tea leaves, and steep for exactly 4 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl or jug, pressing the leaves gently to extract flavor.
  4. Whisk the honey into the warm strained cream until fully dissolved.
  5. Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm cream mixture and whisk steadily for about 60 seconds until no lumps remain and the gelatin is fully incorporated.
  6. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
  7. Lightly brush 4 small ramekins (about 120 ml each) with a neutral oil using a folded paper towel.
  8. Pour the cream evenly into the prepared ramekins. Cover each with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firmly set but still slightly wobbly at the center.
  9. To unmold, run a thin knife around the edge of each ramekin, place a chilled plate over the top, and flip in one confident motion. Shake gently if needed until the panna cotta releases.
  10. Drizzle with a little extra honey and serve immediately with fresh berries or a light fruit compote if you like.

Notes

Chill time is not included in the total time above - allow at least 4 hours (or overnight) in the fridge before serving. The panna cotta can be made up to 3 days ahead.