Lime blossom panna cotta

Name: Lime blossom panna cotta
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 ml double cream; 200 ml full-fat milk; 60 g sugar; 15 g fresh lime blossom (or 6 g dried); 3 leaves of gelatine (± 6 g); red fruit or strawberries to serve

Updated on 9 October 2026

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 20 min + 4 hrs chilling
From: Silver lime

Ingredients

400 ml double cream
200 ml full-fat milk
60 g sugar
15 g fresh lime blossom (or 6 g dried)
3 leaves of gelatine (± 6 g)
red fruit or strawberries to serve

Method

Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes.
Heat the cream, milk and sugar until just below boiling point and take off the heat.
Add the blossom, cover and leave to infuse for 15 minutes.
Strain the mixture and reheat it until warm, but not boiling. Squeeze out the gelatine and stir it in until dissolved.
Pour into 4 moulds or glasses, leave to cool and chill for at least 4 hours.
Serve in the glass or turn out of the mould, with red fruit or strawberries.

Storing: 3 days in the fridge, covered.