White Tea-Infused Panna Cotta with Berry Compote

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Silky panna cotta delicately flavored with delicate white tea, balanced by a vibrant compote of fresh berries. This french-inspired desserts ready in about 35 minutes layers White tea leaves, Heavy cream, Whole milk 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.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp White tea leaves
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Whole milk
• 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 envelope (2 1/2 tsp) Unflavored gelatin
• 3 tbsp Cold water
• 1 cup Mixed berries
• 1 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk. Heat over low heat until bubbles form at the edges (do not boil), then remove from heat. Add 2 tsp white tea leaves, cover, and steep for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding tea leaves.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 envelope unflavored gelatin over 3 tbsp cold water and let sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
3. Step 3: Return the strained cream mixture to the saucepan and heat over low heat until warm (100°F), then stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Add 3 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.
4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into 4 ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
5. Step 5: For the compote: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup mixed berries, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring until berries break down and mixture thickens slightly. Cool to room temperature before serving.