Description
Mango Coconut Panna Cotta is a delightful tropical dessert that combines creamy coconut layers with fresh mango puree, creating a smooth and refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk, divided
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- Fresh mango slices (for garnish)
- Toasted coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bloom that gelatin: Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes until spongy.
- Make the coconut base: Heat 1/2 cup of coconut milk in a small saucepan until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until completely dissolved.
- Combine the coconut layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the warm coconut milk and gelatin mixture, whisking until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Create your mango puree: Blend diced mango with lime juice, sugar, and lime zest until completely smooth. Adjust sweetness if needed.
- First layer magic: Divide the coconut mixture among 6 serving glasses or ramekins, filling them about halfway. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until set but still slightly tacky on top.
- Add the mango layer: Spoon mango puree over each portion and create gentle swirls with a toothpick if desired.
- The final chill: Refrigerate for at least 3 more hours, ideally overnight.
- Serve like a pro: Garnish with fresh mango slices, toasted coconut flakes, and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- Don’t let the coconut milk boil when dissolving gelatin—it can make the texture rubbery.
- The first layer should be tacky when you add the mango layer so they stick together properly.
- Fresh lime juice is crucial for brightening all those tropical flavors.
- Overnight chilling creates the silkiest texture and most confident unmolding.
- These keep beautifully covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- They actually improve overnight as flavors meld together.
- Don’t freeze these—the texture becomes grainy and unpleasant.
- Perfect make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg