Coconut & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
Coconut & Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta is a luscious dessert that brings the taste of the tropics to your table. This creamy, smooth delicacy features rich coconut and aromatic vanilla bean flavors, creating an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Perfectly set, it offers a delightful texture that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit or toasted coconut flakes. Whether for a summer gathering or a cozy evening at home, this panna cotta is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 vanilla beans (split and seeds scraped)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Heat cream mixture: In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds and pod. Heat gently until warm.
- Add gelatin: Remove from heat; stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- Cool: Allow the mixture to cool slightly before pouring into serving cups or molds.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
- Serve: Run a knife around edges if using molds; invert onto plates or serve straight from cups topped with fruit or toasted coconut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with almond or oat milk. Enhance flavors by adding tropical fruit purees such as mango or passionfruit. Store covered in the fridge for up to three days; do not freeze.