Citrus-Scented Panna Cotta with Verbena

Name: Citrus-Scented Panna Cotta with Verbena
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tsp gelatin; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh verbena; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A light, floral dessert infused with lemon zest and fresh verbena, set to perfection for a refined yet simple finish.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Desserts

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 5 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp gelatin
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh verbena
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 tsp gelatin over 2 tbsp cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
Step 2: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture is warm (160°F).
Step 3: Remove from heat, add bloomed gelatin, and stir until dissolved. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh verbena and 1 tbsp lemon juice.
Step 4: Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to remove verbena bits. Divide evenly among 4 ramekins.