Creamy Coconut Lime Panna Cotta Delight
A silky smooth, tropical dessert combining creamy coconut milk with zesty lime, set perfectly with gelatin for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or full-fat coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons (7 grams) unflavored gelatin powder
- ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water
- Zest of 2 medium limes
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Toasted coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle 2 ½ teaspoons (7 grams) of unflavored gelatin powder over ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it swells and becomes jelly-like.
- Heat the coconut milk mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups (360 ml) full-fat coconut milk, ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream, and ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar. Warm over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot but not boiling (about 5 minutes).
- Add gelatin and flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat. Whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warm coconut mixture until fully dissolved. Stir in the zest of 2 medium limes, 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Pour and chill: Divide the mixture evenly into 6 ramekins or serving glasses. Let them cool slightly at room temperature (10-15 minutes), then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, top with toasted coconut flakes and a small sprig of fresh mint. Optionally add a thin lime slice for extra color and zing.
Notes
Do not boil the coconut milk mixture to preserve gelatin setting power. Bloom gelatin properly before adding. Use full-fat coconut milk for best creaminess. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Toast coconut flakes for garnish to add crunch and aroma. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or almond milk. Agar-agar can be used as a vegetarian gelatin substitute but requires different handling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin or glass (
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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