Did you know that panna cotta is Italian for “cooked cream”? Panna cotta is also the name of this Italian dessert of sweetened cream. It’s thickened with gelatin and flavored with various ingredients, then chilled. This Rosemary Lemon Panna Cotta recipe brings fragrant rosemary and vibrant lemon flavors together for an over-the-top taste! While vanilla panna cotta is delicious as it is, this Rosemary and Lemon version really pushes it over the top. The fragrant rosemary gives a spa-like quality to the taste, while the lemon zest brightens it up and adds a bit of fresh acidity.
How to Make Lemon Panna Cotta
Step #1: In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water and let stand for 1 minute. Turn the heat to low and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat. Step #2: Combine the heavy cream, rosemary sprigs, and lemon zest in a large saucepan. Set the heat to medium-low and let simmer for five minutes. Strain out the rosemary and lemon zest and discard. Stir in the sugar and half-and-half or whole milk. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a very low boil, stirring continuously. Step #3: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the gelatin mixture and vanilla extract. Pour into 8 wine glasses or other decorative containers.
