Lemon Vanilla Panna Cotta with Fresh Borage & Spring Berries
This elegant summer dessert showcases borage flowers, known for their brilliant blue star shape and mild cucumber-like flavor. The delicate blossoms add a natural garden aesthetic when placed over a silky lemon-vanilla panna cotta and fresh berries. The result is a refined dessert that highlights seasonal ingredients and beautiful floral presentation.
Servings 6 panna cottas
Calories 260kcal
Ingredients
- for the Panna Cotta
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup allulose or granulated sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin 7 g
- 3 tbsp cold water for blooming gelatin
- Spring Garnish
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- ½ cup sliced strawberries
- 12 fresh edible borage flowers
- fresh mint leaves optional
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin
- Place 3 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the water and allow it to sit 5 minutes until fully hydrated.
- Heat Cream Mixture
- In a saucepan combine:
- heavy cream
- coconut milk
- sweetener
- lemon zest
- Warm gently over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Dissolve Gelatin
- Remove the pan from heat.
- Add the bloomed gelatin and stir until completely dissolved.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour and Chill
- Pour the mixture into ramekins or small dessert glasses.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours until the panna cotta is fully set.
- Prepare Garnish
- Just before serving, top each panna cotta with:
- fresh berries
- borage flowers
- mint leaves if desired
- The blossoms create a natural “spring garden” presentation.
Notes
Texture & Ingredient Notes
- Gelatin provides the classic silky structure of panna cotta.
- Lemon zest brightens the cream base and balances richness.
- Borage flowers offer visual elegance and a mild, refreshing herbal flavor.
Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving – 6 servings)
Calories: ~260Total Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Sodium: 35 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugar Alcohols: 5 g
Net Carbs: ~2 g
Protein: 4 g Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands.
