Description
A silky, cloud-like vegan panna cotta made with full-fat coconut milk and agar-agar, topped with a bright, tangy mango compote. This gluten-free dessert is lighter than air and easier to make than you think.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons agar-agar powder
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large ripe mangoes (about 400g flesh)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves, toasted coconut flakes, lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the mango topping by blending diced mangoes with lemon juice and sweetener until smooth. Set aside in the fridge.
- Pour full-fat coconut milk into a medium saucepan. Sprinkle agar-agar powder evenly over the cold milk and whisk vigorously to prevent clumps.
- Add coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the saucepan. Whisk to combine.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly until the agar-agar is completely dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to activate the agar. Do not let it boil over.
- Remove from heat and ladle the hot mixture into ramekins or serving glasses. Let cool to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Serve by spooning the mango topping over the chilled panna cotta, or unmold from silicone molds onto plates.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk; light milk will result in a runny texture. Agar-agar must be simmered for at least 2 minutes to activate. Do not freeze, as the texture will become brittle. Best eaten within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin with mango
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
Keywords: vegan panna cotta, dairy-free dessert, coconut mango, agar-agar recipe, gluten-free dessert, healthy dessert, make-ahead dessert