Description
A luscious dessert that combines the creamy goodness of panna cotta with the tropical essence of coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cold water
- 4 tsp gelatin powder
- 1 (15 oz) can coconut milk
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract or ½ vanilla bean pod
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- A pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: Fresh fruit, citrus zest, or fruit compote
Instructions
- Bloom the Gelatin: In a small bowl, combine the cold water and gelatin. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until the mixture becomes thick and gelatinous.
- Heat the Coconut Milk: In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the coconut milk, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir regularly to dissolve the sugar completely, and make sure it doesn’t boil!
- Incorporate the Gelatin: Once your coconut milk mixture is warm, remove it from heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the Cream and Vanilla: Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and your choice of vanilla extract or the scraped vanilla bean.
- Pour and Chill: Divide the mixture evenly into serving cups or ramekins, allow to cool slightly, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Serve: Once set, remove from the fridge and add your desired toppings.
Notes
For a lighter version, use light coconut milk or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: panna cotta, coconut milk, dessert, Italian dessert, creamy dessert, tropical dessert