Rose and Cardamom Panna Cotta with Pistachio Crumble

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

Silky panna cotta delicately flavored with rosewater and cardamom, topped with a crunchy pistachio crumble for a fragrant and elegant Valentine’s dessert. This Italian-inspired Valentine’s Day recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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

• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp gelatin powder
• 3 tbsp cold water
• 1 tbsp rosewater
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Sprinkle 1 tbsp gelatin powder over 3 tbsp cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp ground cardamom. Heat over medium until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Add 1 tbsp rosewater and mix well.
4. Step 4: Pour the panna cotta mixture evenly into four small serving glasses or molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio crumble by melting 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped pistachios, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until mixture is fragrant and crumbly. Let cool.
6. Step 6: Before serving, sprinkle the pistachio crumble generously atop each panna cotta for a nutty crunch that complements the floral notes.