🍓 Creamy Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries
Light, luscious, and melt-in-your-mouth dreamy.
This might be my all-time favorite dessert. It’s simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying. Gently sweetened with honey or maple, infused with vanilla, and topped with juicy, fresh berries, this gelled milk dessert delivers all the indulgence with none of the heaviness. Think: protein + calcium + collagen support wrapped up in a summer treat. ☀️
Perfect for warm days, easy on digestion, and totally pro-metabolic.
✨ Ingredients (Serves 4):
2 cups skimmed raw milk (or any high-quality milk you tolerate)
1 packet unflavored powdered gelatin (about 2 ½ tsp)
3 Tbsp honey or 5 Tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup fresh berries – raspberries or sliced strawberries are divine
🥄 Directions:
Bloom the gelatin: Pour 1 cup of the milk into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and let it sit for 3–5 minutes to hydrate.
Warm and dissolve: Add honey or maple, vanilla, and salt. Stir gently over medium heat until the mixture is steaming (but not boiling) and the gelatin is fully dissolved.
Add cold milk: Remove from heat and stir in the second cup of cold milk to cool the mixture down.
Chill and set: Pour into custard cups, ramekins, or wine glasses. Chill in the fridge until set—about 1 to 2 hours.
Top and serve: Spoon fresh berries on top right before serving. Optional: drizzle with extra honey for shine and sweetness.
🌿 Tips & Variations:
Want a creamier version? Swap half the milk for raw cream or use whole milk.
Add lemon zest or lavender to the milk while heating for an herbal twist.
This pairs beautifully with herbal tea or a small square of dark chocolate for a dreamy after-dinner moment.
