Avocado Panna Cotta
Avocado Panna Cotta is a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the tropical flavor of coconut milk. This indulgent yet healthy treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual gathering or a fancy dinner party. With its vibrant green hue and smooth texture, this dessert will impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Sprinkle gelatin over 3 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine avocados, coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Gently heat the bloomed gelatin until dissolved (10-15 seconds in the microwave).
- Slowly pour the melted gelatin into the avocado mixture while blending on low speed.
- Pour into serving cups or molds, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh fruit or extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a vegan version, use coconut milk and agar-agar instead of gelatin. Experiment with flavors by adding citrus zest or crushed nuts for added texture.