No-Bake Citrus Basil Panna Cotta with Honey Drizzle

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A smooth, creamy panna cotta infused with fresh basil and bright citrus, gently sweetened with honey for a refreshing dessert. This Italian-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, layers heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 1/2 tsp gelatin powder over 3 tbsp cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes until set but soft.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 10 fresh basil leaves. Heat over medium heat until just below boiling, about 5 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar and infusing basil aroma.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat, strain out basil leaves, then stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Add 1 tsp lemon zest and 1 tsp orange zest, stirring gently.
  4. Step 4: Pour mixture evenly into 4 serving glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set and chilled.
  5. Step 5: Before serving, drizzle 2 tbsp honey over each panna cotta for a light sweetness contrast.

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