Ingredients (serves 4):

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1/2 cup whole milk

  • 1/4 cup Manuka honey (UMF™ 5+ or higher for health benefits)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder

  • 2 tablespoons cold water

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)

  • Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Gelatin:
    In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with cold water and let it bloom for 5-10 minutes until it becomes thick.

  2. Heat the Cream and Milk:
    In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream and milk. Gently heat over medium heat, stirring frequently. Don’t let it boil – just heat until warm.

  3. Add the Manuka Honey:
    Once the cream mixture is warm, add the Manuka honey and stir until it dissolves completely. This will give the panna cotta a rich, sweet flavor with the added health benefits of Manuka honey.

  4. Incorporate the Gelatin:
    Remove the cream mixture from the heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.

  5. Chill the Mixture:
    Pour the mixture into small ramekins or dessert glasses. Let them cool for 20-30 minutes at room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the panna cotta is fully set.

  6. Serve:
    To serve, you can either keep the panna cotta in the ramekins or unmold it onto a plate. Top with fresh berries and mint leaves for an extra pop of flavor and color!