No-Bake Rosewater Panna Cotta with Hibiscus Syrup

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A delicate, floral-infused panna cotta scented with rosewater and topped with a vibrant hibiscus syrup for a fragrant dessert experience. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 30 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons gelatin powder over 3 tablespoons cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes until spongy.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (around 180°F), about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove the cream mixture from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved, then add 1 tablespoon rosewater. Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, make hibiscus syrup by bringing 1 cup water to a boil, then removing from heat and steeping 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers for 10 minutes until deep magenta and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Strain the hibiscus flowers and return the liquid to a small saucepan. Add 2 tablespoons honey and 1 teaspoon lemon juice, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature.
  6. Step 6: To serve, drizzle 2 tablespoons hibiscus syrup over each panna cotta and garnish with edible flower petals if desired.

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