Elderflower Panna Cotta (Panna Cotta ai Fiori di Sambuco)

Soft and silky, this panna cotta is made with cream infused with the delicate aroma of elderflowers. A caramel topping adds a pleasant bitter note. Photo by Giulia Scarpaleggia

The elegant scent of elderflowers gives an extra oomph to one of the most classic Italian desserts, making it fresh and seasonal.

This panna cotta is soft and creamy, like a pudding. The silky texture marries perfectly with the elderflowers’ delicate floral aroma, while the caramel topping adds a pleasant bitter note.