Description
Mango Coconut Panna Cotta is a silky tropical dessert that combines the flavors of creamy coconut and sweet mango for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Coconut Layer:
- 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
- For the Mango Layer:
- 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
- For Garnish:
- Fresh mango slices
- Toasted coconut flakes (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves
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. Taste and adjust sweetness.
- First layer magic: Divide the coconut mixture among 6 serving glasses or ramekins, filling them about halfway. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until set.
- Add the mango layer: Once the coconut layer is set, gently spoon mango puree over each portion.
- The final chill: Refrigerate for at least 3 more hours, but overnight is even better.
- Serve like a pro: Garnish with fresh mango slices, toasted coconut flakes, and mint leaves right 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.
- 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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg