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coconut milk panna cotta

Coconut Milk Panna Cotta with Pineapple Glaze

Revathi Palani
Coconut Milk Panna Cotta with Pineapple Glaze is a amazing vegetarian Italian dessert made with tropical flavors. Perfectly rich and creamy.
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

For Panna Cotta

  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk
  • 1 ΒΌ tsp Agar Agar powder
  • 3 Tbsp Sugar

For pineapple glaze

  • 1 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Pineapple chunks

Instructions
 

  • First, add the cream, coconut milk and agar agar to a large pan. Whisk until combined and keep aside for 15 mins.

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  • Now, add the sugar to the pan and mix well. Turn on the flame to medium. Heat until the sugar and agar dissolves and the mixture is just about to start boiling. Heat for another 3-4 mins in low flame, mixing constantly and turn off the flame. Use a fine mesh and filter the mixture into a clean bowl.

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  • Transfer the mixture to tall glass and refrigerate until the panna cotta is set. I left it overnight in the refrigerator.

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  • To make the pineapple glaze, add the butter and brown sugar to a pan and heat in medium flame. Keep stirring until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved. Now add the pineapple chunks to the pan, mix well and continue to cook until the pineapple is tender. Leave it to cool to room temperature or refrigerate until chill.

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  • Add the pineapple glaze on top of the panna cotta and serve cold. Enjoy.

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Notes | FAQ

- Do not boil the cream + milk mixture for a long time.
- Use a full fat / thick coconut milk for this recipe.
- Agar agar is a vegetarian option available for setting the panna cotta. If not a vegetarian, you can use gelatin as well. Follow the instructions on the package for direction of use and quantity.
- You can also use crushed pineapples instead of chunks.