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Creamy Coconut Panna Cotta That Will Impress Your Guests Recipe

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This creamy coconut panna cotta is a luscious and elegant dessert that combines the tropical richness of coconut milk and heavy cream with a delicate vanilla flavor. Perfect for impressing guests, it’s smooth, silky, and topped with toasted coconut, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of dark chocolate for a stunning presentation.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Gelatin (Ensure proper blooming for best results)
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk (Substitute with full-fat coconut cream for richer taste)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (Low-fat alternatives are not recommended)
  • 1/3 cup Sugar (Use coconut sugar for a unique twist)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt (A pinch is sufficient)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Adjust quantity to taste)

Garnish

  • 1/2 cup Toasted Coconut (Sprinkle generously before serving)
  • 1 cup Fresh Fruit (Berries or tropical fruits like mango)
  • 1/4 cup Drizzle of Chocolate (Choose dark chocolate for a rich contrast)

Instructions

  1. Bloom the Gelatin: Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it blooms and becomes spongy, which ensures proper dissolving later.
  2. Heat the Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, gently heat the coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir consistently until the mixture just reaches a simmer, ensuring the sugar fully dissolves without boiling.
  3. Dissolve the Gelatin: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the bloomed gelatin. Stir thoroughly until the gelatin has completely dissolved into the warm mixture, ensuring a smooth texture.
  4. Add Vanilla and Strain: Stir in the vanilla extract, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any lumps or undissolved gelatin particles for a silky finish.
  5. Pour into Serving Dishes: Distribute the smooth mixture evenly into your desired serving dishes. Allow them to cool slightly at room temperature before covering with plastic wrap or lids.
  6. Refrigerate to Set: Refrigerate the panna cotta for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow it to fully set into a creamy, firm texture.
  7. Serve with Garnishes: Once set, unmold the panna cotta carefully or serve directly in dishes. Garnish generously with toasted coconut, fresh fruit such as berries or mango, and finish with a drizzle of dark chocolate for an elegant presentation.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut cream instead of coconut milk for a richer panna cotta.
  • Bloom gelatin properly to avoid lumps and ensure smooth texture.
  • Do not boil the cream mixture to prevent splitting.
  • For a vegan version, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and adjust setting times accordingly.
  • Fresh tropical fruits like mango or passion fruit pair exceptionally well as garnish.

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