Ricotta and Honey Lemon Panna Cotta

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Silky panna cotta infused with fresh lemon zest and layered with creamy ricotta and a drizzle of honey. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers whole milk, heavy cream, 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 280 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: 5 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved. Add 1 tbsp finely grated lemon zest and 1 tsp vanilla extract, stirring to combine.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup ricotta cheese until smooth, then gently fold it into the warm cream mixture until evenly blended.
  5. Step 5: Pour the mixture into 4 small serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours or until set.
  6. Step 6: Before serving, drizzle each panna cotta with 2 tsp honey and garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.

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