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Close-up of creamy Panna Cotta with lemon zest and whipped cream topping.

Lemon Panna Cotta

Lemon Panna Cotta is sunshine served chilled. Smooth texture, light sweetness, and fresh citrus flavour make it perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Setting Time 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 300 ml – 10 oz. heavy cream
  • 100 ml – 3.5 oz. milk
  • 120 g – 4.25 oz. sugar
  • 3 sheets – 6 g – 0.2 oz. gelatine OR 2 tsp gelatine powder
  • 80 ml – ⅓ cup lemon juice – freshly squeezed
  • whipped cream – to decorate
  • lemon zest – to decorate

Instructions

  1. Soak the gelatine sheets in cold water for 10 minutes.
  2. Put the milk, cream, and sugar in a pot and heat over low heat, stirring gently until the sugar melts.
  3. Add the lemon juice and mix.
  4. Squeeze out the excess water from the gelatine leaves, then add them to the hot cream mixture and stir until dissolved.
  5. Pour the mixture into shooter glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  6. Top with whipped cream and lemon zest before serving.