Coconut Vanilla Panna Cotta: A Delicious Dessert Delight!
Coconut Vanilla Panna Cotta is a creamy, smooth dessert made with rich coconut milk and heavy cream, delicately sweetened and infused with vanilla. It’s the perfect make-ahead treat for a dinner party or a light, elegant ending to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons cold water
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm, not boiling.
- Remove from heat and stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into individual ramekins or dessert glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve chilled, garnished with toasted coconut flakes or fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Add a layer of mango or passionfruit puree for a tropical twist.
Use almond milk instead of coconut milk for a different flavor profile.
Infuse with lemongrass or lime zest for a unique aromatic touch.
Serve with a berry compote or caramel drizzle for added decadence.
Make it vegan by substituting heavy cream with coconut cream and using agar-agar instead of gelatin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
