Description
Mango panna cotta is an elegant dessert featuring a creamy vanilla base and a bright, fruity mango layer. This refreshing and indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or as a make-ahead dessert.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups mango puree (fresh or canned)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ cup whole milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons unflavored powdered gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Mango Layer: In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 teaspoons of gelatin over 2 tablespoons of cold water and let it sit for 5–10 minutes to bloom. Warm mango puree and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved. Pour the mango mixture into molds and refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set.
- Prepare the Cream Layer: Bloom the remaining gelatin in 2 tablespoons of cold water for 5–10 minutes. In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar dissolves. Stir in bloomed gelatin and let it cool to room temperature.
- Assemble the Panna Cotta: Gently pour the cooled cream layer over the set mango layer in each mold. Refrigerate for 3–4 hours or overnight until fully firm.
- Unmold and Serve: To unmold, dip ramekins briefly in warm water, then invert onto serving plates. Garnish with fresh mango slices, mint leaves, passionfruit pulp, or edible flowers.
Notes
Different Fruit Layers: You can substitute mango with other fruit purees like strawberry, raspberry, or passionfruit for variety.
Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut milk in place of the heavy cream and whole milk for a dairy-free version.
Sweetness Adjustments: Add more sugar to the cream layer or sweeten the mango layer with honey or agave syrup for a sweeter taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
