Marinated Strawberries With Orange Fennel Panna Cotta Recipe

By: Schwartz UK

March 11, 2026

This super simple orange panna cotta recipe involves macerating strawberries with milk, cream, caster sugar, orange zest, and fennel seeds that brings out a sweet tang that perfectly complements the richness of panna cotta with shortbread. Indulge in a smooth zesty twist on this classic dessert, perfect for a make-ahead treat for dinner parties or a refreshing end to any meal.

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    15

  • Cook Time:

    5

  • Servings:

    4

  • User Rating:

Ingredients

  • 175 mililitres whole milk
  • 225 mililitres double cream
  • 75 grams caster sugar
  • 1 orange, zest only
  • 1 teaspoon Schwartz® Fennel Seeds
  • 2.5 gelatine leaves
  • 450 grams strawberries, rinsed, hulled and quartered
  • 10 grams caster sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Schwartz® Ground Black Pepper
  • pinch Schwartz® Sea Salt
  • shortbread, to serve

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

This super simple orange panna cotta recipe involves macerating strawberries with milk, cream, caster sugar, orange zest, and fennel seeds that brings out a sweet tang that perfectly complements the richness of panna cotta with shortbread. Indulge in a smooth zesty twist on this classic dessert, perfect for a make-ahead treat for dinner parties or a refreshing end to any meal.

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Instructions

  1. In a medium pan, mix milk, cream, sugar, orange zest and Fennel Seeds.
  2. Place on a medium heat, stirring regularly until it is steaming.
  3. While the above mix comes up to a steaming point, soak your gelatine in enough icy water to submerge. It should soften and be pilable.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat and squeeze out bloomed gelatine and add to the pan, whisk in until dissolved. Leave to infuse for 30 mins, stirring occasionally.
  5. Strain the mix through a sieve and into a jug.
  6. Decant the mix into 4 dariole molds and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight.
  7. 2 hours before you want to serve, add the strawberries and marinade ingredients to a bowl, mix and cover and leave to infuse for 1-2 hours.
  8. Serve the panna cottas with macerated strawberries and shortbread.

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