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Creamy Strawberry Basil Lemonade Panna Cotta

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A light, refreshing summer dessert combining creamy panna cotta with bright lemonade, fresh strawberries, and a subtle herbal basil twist. Perfect for hot days and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (about 8 g) gelatin powder
  • 1 cup (about 150 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
  • 10 fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup (80 g) mascarpone cheese (optional but recommended)
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) water (for blooming gelatin)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle 2 ½ teaspoons of powdered gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until spongy and fully absorbed.
  2. Prepare the strawberry topping: Pulse 1 cup of hulled fresh strawberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar in a blender or food processor until slightly chunky. Chill in the fridge.
  3. Infuse the cream with basil: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, ⅓ cup sugar, and 10 basil leaves. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
  4. Remove basil and add gelatin: Remove saucepan from heat, strain out basil leaves through a fine mesh sieve. Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved (1–2 minutes).
  5. Add mascarpone and lemon: Whisk in ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. Pour and chill: Pour mixture evenly into 6 ramekins or dessert glasses. Cool to room temperature for 15 minutes, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
  7. Serve: Spoon chilled strawberry mixture over each panna cotta just before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or a thin lemon slice.

Notes

Bloom gelatin properly to avoid lumps. Do not boil the cream mixture to preserve gelatin setting power. Strain basil leaves for smooth texture. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best set. Add strawberry topping just before serving for freshness.

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Keywords: panna cotta, strawberry panna cotta, basil dessert, lemonade dessert, summer dessert, creamy dessert, no bake dessert

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