Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 1/4 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/4 cup rose syrup, plus more for drizzling (see Note)
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • Organic, unsprayed rose petals, for garnish

Method

  • In a small saucepan, combine the milk, cream and vanilla bean and seeds and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and remove from the heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Discard the vanilla bean.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water and let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk the gelatin into the hot milk, then whisk in the sugar, yogurt, creme fraiche and the 1/4 cup of rose syrup.
  • Brush four 1/2-cup ramekins very lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Pour the panna cotta mixture into the ramekins and refrigerate until firm, at least 5 hours.
  • Run a small knife around each panna cotta, then dip the ramekin bottoms in hot water and pat dry.
  • Invert the ramekins onto small plates.
  • Holding both the ramekin and the plate, give each plate a firm tap on a counter to release the panna cotta.
  • Remove the ramekin.
  • Drizzle the panna cotta with rose syrup, top with rose petals and serve.