Passionfruit Panna Cotta with Whipped Cream, Raspberries, and Coconut Shavings Recipe
This Passionfruit Panna Cotta is a luscious, creamy dessert featuring tropical passionfruit flavor combined with rich coconut milk and heavy cream. The gelatin sets the mixture into a smooth, delicate custard, topped elegantly with fresh passionfruit pulp, raspberries, whipped cream, and coconut shavings, offering a refreshing and indulgent treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Gelatin Mixture
- 1 packet (~2 1/4 teaspoons) gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup passionfruit pulp, puree or concentrate
Cream Mixture
- 1 cup canned coconut milk, well shaken
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
Garnish
- homemade whipped cream
- fresh passionfruit pulp
- raspberries
- coconut shavings
Instructions
- Prepare Gelatin Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together the gelatin, water, vanilla extract, and passionfruit pulp. Set aside to let the gelatin bloom while you prepare the cream mixture, ensuring the gelatin fully hydrates for proper setting.
- Heat Cream Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar. Warm the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring gently and occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture reaches a slow simmer. Avoid boiling to maintain gelatin effectiveness.
- Combine Mixtures: Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the gelatin and passionfruit mixture until the gelatin is completely dissolved and the custard is smooth and homogeneous.
- Chill and Set: Evenly divide the combined mixture into three 6-ounce ramekins or mini bundt pans. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 hours until the panna cotta is firm and fully set.
- Garnish and Serve: Once set, top each panna cotta with fresh passionfruit pulp, a dollop of homemade whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and coconut shavings to add texture, flavor contrast, and an elegant appearance.
Notes
- If using passionfruit concentrate, adjust the sugar amount slightly to balance sweetness according to taste.
- Ensure the cream mixture does not boil to prevent the gelatin from losing its setting ability and to maintain smooth texture.
- For a vegan adaptation, substitute gelatin with agar-agar and follow the agar-agar setting instructions carefully.
- Panna cotta can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored refrigerated, covered with plastic wrap for freshness.
- Use fresh passionfruit pulp for the most vibrant and authentic flavor, however, frozen pulp can be a convenient alternative.
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