Description
A refreshing and elegant summer dessert made with creamy panna cotta infused with vibrant lemon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons gelatin (or agar-agar for vegetarian option)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice, and zest over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for about 5 minutes.
- Once the cream mixture is warm, stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into molds or dessert cups, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once set, run a knife along the edges and invert onto a plate, or serve in the cups, garnished with fresh berries or mint.
Notes
For added flavor, consider infusing the cream with herbs during heating. Serve with seasonal fruits for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon, panna cotta, summer dessert, refreshing dessert, Italian dessert