Description
A silky Italian dessert flavored with lavender and saffron, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- 1–2 pinches saffron threads
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin in 2 tablespoons of cold water for 5-10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, saffron threads, and lavender buds. Heat gently, without boiling, until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Strain the mixture to remove saffron and lavender buds.
- Pour into cups or glasses and cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
For best texture, use high-quality gelatin and measure accurately. Chill for longer for better flavor. Use a fine mesh sieve for a smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg