Description
Coconut Panna Cotta is a creamy, dairy-free dessert with a smooth, silky texture and a tropical flavor twist. This elegant no-bake recipe is easy to prepare ahead of time and perfect for topping with fresh fruit, chocolate crumbles, or mint leaves. Great for entertaining or a light weeknight treat.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
1 packet (2 ½ teaspoons) unflavored gelatin powder
3 tablespoons cold water
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Optional Toppings:
Fresh diced mango, kiwi, or passionfruit
Crushed chocolate cookies or graham crackers
Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl. Let bloom for 5–10 minutes.
2. In a saucepan, heat coconut milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
3. Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
4. Stir in vanilla extract. Optionally strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother finish.
5. Pour into silicone molds or ramekins. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
6. To serve, unmold or serve in ramekins. Top with fruit, chocolate crumbles, and mint leaves.
Notes
Blooming gelatin properly is essential for a smooth, firm texture—never skip this step.
For a vegetarian option, substitute with 1 teaspoon agar-agar powder and simmer directly in the coconut milk.
To unmold easily, dip molds briefly in warm water before inverting onto a plate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coconut, panna cotta, dairy-free, summer dessert, easy no-bake dessert