Description
Coconut Panna Cotta is a silky, Italian-inspired dessert made with coconut milk and cream, offering a tropical twist on the traditional panna cotta. Lightly sweetened and flavored with vanilla, it delivers a refreshing, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (500 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ teaspoons (one packet) gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons cold water (for blooming the gelatin)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of cold water with 2 ½ teaspoons of gelatin powder. Let sit for 5–10 minutes to bloom.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until sugar dissolves; do not boil.
- Remove from heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Whisk until fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into ramekins or serving glasses. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- To serve, run a knife around the edges and invert onto a plate, or serve directly in the glass. Garnish as desired.
Notes
- Make ahead the night before for best texture.
- Top with tropical fruit, coconut flakes, or fruit coulis.
- Use coconut cream for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Coconut panna cotta, Italian dessert, no bake coconut dessert, creamy coconut pudding