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Mango Coconut Panna Cotta

Decadent Mango Coconut Panna Cotta for a Tropical Escape

Enjoy a luscious Mango Coconut Panna Cotta, a gluten-free, no-bake dessert that brings tropical flavors right to your table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Layer
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored Gelatin Acts as a gelling agent for smooth texture.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with light cream or coconut milk for a lighter version.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use high-quality vanilla for better flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness.
For the Mango Layer
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice Brightens the mango layer.
  • 2 cups Fresh Ripe Mango Frozen mango can be used if thawed.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • saucepan
  • Blender
  • Serving glasses
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pour cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over the water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
  2. Gently heat coconut milk in a saucepan until warm. Remove from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
  3. Combine the gelatin mixture with the remaining coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Peel and chop ripe mangoes, blend with lime juice and sugar until smooth to create the mango puree.
  5. Pour the coconut mixture into serving glasses, filling them halfway. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  6. Spoon the mango puree over the set coconut layer in each glass. Return to refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days covered with plastic wrap. Can be made 3 days in advance and frozen for up to 1 month.

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