Minimal • Modern • Refinement
A silky, modern panna cotta with a whisper of leek that adds quiet sophistication. The flavour is clean and elegant — vanilla with a subtle aromatic lift — and the texture sets into a glossy, photogenic cream that looks stunning in your signature minimal styling. It’s refined and effortlessly chic.
Prep 10 min Cook 10 min (plus chilling) Serves 4
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 vanilla bean (split) or 2 tsp pure vanilla
1/4 cup thinly sliced leek whites
2 1/2 tsp powdered gelatin
3 tbsp cold water
Pinch sea salt
Optional honey drizzle, micro‑mint
Instructions
- Infuse the cream
Combine cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, sliced leeks, and salt in a saucepan. Warm gently over medium‑low heat until steaming, without boiling. - Simmer briefly
Let the mixture simmer lightly for 5 minutes to infuse the leeks. - Strain
Remove from heat and strain out the leeks and vanilla bean. - Bloom the gelatin
Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes. - Combine
Stir the bloomed gelatin into the warm cream mixture until fully dissolved. - Pour
Divide the mixture into glasses, ramekins, or moulds. - Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until set. - Serve
Serve plain for a minimalist look or garnish lightly with honey, mint, or edible flowers.
Beauty Benefits
- Leeks: prebiotic fibre → gut‑skin clarity
- Vanilla: calming aromatics → stress‑skin support
- Cream: healthy fats → moisture barrier nourishment
- Honey garnish: humectant → hydration + glow
Substitutions
- Milk → coconut milk (dairy‑free)
- Sugar → honey or maple syrup
- Vanilla → lemon zest + thyme (bright + herbal)
Storage
- Refrigerate: up to 3 days
- Keep covered to maintain the glossy surface
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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