Honey-Infused Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A delicate, sweet dessert with a smooth honey and vanilla custard base, topped with vibrant spring berries. This Italian-inspired brunch recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines heavy cream, honey, vanilla extract into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp powdered gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 cup (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) mixed fresh berries

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 tsp powdered gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, heat 2 cups heavy cream over medium-low heat until it begins to steam, then remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup honey and 1 tsp vanilla extract until dissolved.
3. Step 3: Add the bloomed gelatin mixture to the cream and stir until completely dissolved, about 1 minute.
4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins or glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
5. Step 5: Before serving, top each panna cotta with 1/4 cup mixed fresh berries.