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Mango Coconut Panna Cotta

A silky coconut panna cotta topped with fresh mango puree and a hint of lime, finished with mint for a refreshing tropical dessert.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
3g
Mango Coconut Panna Cotta
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups coconut milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 large mango
  • ½ medium lime
  • 4 leaves mint leaves

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, sprinkle 1 tbsp gelatin over 2 tbsp water and let stand for 5 minutes until spongy.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan, combine 1.5 cups coconut milk, 0.5 cup heavy cream, and 0.25 cup sugar. Heat over medium, stirring, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin until completely dissolved. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Pour the mixture into 4 serving glasses or ramekins. Refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.

  5. 5

    Peel and dice 1 large mango. Blend with juice of 0.5 lime until smooth, about 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Spoon the mango puree over the set panna cotta. Garnish with mint leaves before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • small bowl
  • saucepan
  • blender
  • serving glasses or ramekins
  • measuring cups and spoons

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