Lychee and Rose Panna Cotta
Lychee and Rose Panna Cotta is a delicate, creamy Italian dessert infused with the fragrant floral notes of rosewater and the sweet, juicy flavor of fresh lychees. It typically features heavy cream, milk, sugar, gelatin, and lychee purée or fresh fruit, often garnished with rose petals or a lychee on top. This fusion dessert blends Italian custard technique with popular East Asian and Middle Eastern flavor profiles.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and sugar, providing a rich source of energy and some calcium, but minimal protein or fiber. A single serving typically contains around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Phosphorus | 95 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium | 2 mcg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The combination of lychee and rose is a classic pairing in South and East Asian cuisines, symbolizing romance and luxury, while panna cotta itself is a modern Italian invention from the Piedmont region.
