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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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Fusion, Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
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: ~260
Total 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.