Lavender Honey Panna Cotta with Blackberry Coulis

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup lavender honey
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon gelatin powder
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup fresh blackberries

Instructions

1. 1

   Soften gelatin: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Heat cream and milk: In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, lavender honey, and granulated sugar.

3. 3

   Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is steaming but not boiling.

4. 4

   Dissolve gelatin: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any undissolved gelatin or lavender particles.

6. 6

   Pour into ramekins: Divide the panna cotta mixture evenly between two ramekins.

7. 7

   Chill: Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.

8. 8

   Make blackberry coulis: Combine fresh blackberries and lemon juice (if using) in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

9. 9

   Strain the coulis through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.

10. 10

    Serve: To serve, dip the bottom of each ramekin briefly in warm water to loosen the panna cotta. Invert onto dessert plates and drizzle with blackberry coulis.