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    Mango Panna Cotta

    April 20, 2023 by stylesweet 8 Comments

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    Similar to a silky, chilled custard, this mango panna cotta is the smoothest, no-bake dessert to make this season. With creamy coconut milk and fresh mango, the tropical flavors will make you feel like you're on vacation.

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    • What is Panna Cotta?
    • Easy Mango Panna Cotta
    • Ingredients
    • Tools and Equipment
    • Steps for Making Mango Panna Cotta
    • How to Peel and a Cut a Mango
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • Mango Panna Cotta Recipe FAQs
    • Related
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    What is Panna Cotta?

    Panna cotta is the perfect make ahead dessert, and this coconut panna cotta with mango topping is no exception. Prepare the no-bake, eggless custard ahead of any dinner party or celebration and enjoy all the creamy perfection for the final course.

    Easy Mango Panna Cotta

    With less than 10-ingredients, you will love how easily this mango panna cotta recipe comes together. It's one of those low effort - high reward types of recipes.

    Despite how simple panna cotta is to make, it is sophisticated enough for any occasion. I love the mango coulis and diced, fresh mango on top for a spring, summer vibe.

    I have a lot no-bake recipes here on the site, like this lemon ice-box cake and no-bake strawberry cheesecake. I've always loved panna cotta, and I am excited to now share this mango version.

    Ingredients

    Only 7 ingredients are needed to create this luscious, creamy recipe. Here is what you'll need:

    ingredients needed to make mango panna cotta
    • Coconut milk
    • Heavy cream
    • Granulated sugar
    • Geltain
    • Vanilla extract
    • Fresh mango
    • Lemon or lime juice

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Tools and Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Whisk
    • Small serving dishes or jars
    • Immersion blender of small food processor
    • General kitchen tools (measuring spoons, spatulas, etc)
    A glass cup of coconut mango panna cotta with fresh fruit and an edible flower on top

    Steps for Making Mango Panna Cotta

    Bloom the gelatin - sprinkle over cold water and set aside 5 minutes.

    Heat the milk - bring the coconut milk, cream, and sugar to a low simmer

    Set the custard - melt the gelatin into the warmed panna cotta mixture then chill until cool and firm.

    Cook the mango - heat to soften fresh mango

    Blend! - until smooth and spoon the mango layer over set panna cotta

    Toppings! - add fresh mango cubes on top

    How to Peel and a Cut a Mango

    cutting open a mango

    Use a paring knife to make a small cut into the skin of the mango.

    peeling off the skin from a mango

    Find the cut edge and peel off the skin. The skin should easily peel off of a ripe mango.

    cutting a mango in half

    Lay the mango its side and cut away the mango cheek from the large pit that runs down the middle of the fruit.

    cut fresh mango chunks

    Cut the mango into cubes.

    Hint: alternatively, slice the cheek off of the pit (skin intact) then use the tip of a small knife to score the flesh into squares. Invert the mango so that the scored squares pop up then cut off from the skin.

    Substitutions

    • Coconut Milk - you can use all heavy cream or all coconut milk for the liquid portion of this recipe (see variations)
    • Gelatin - you will need gelatin or an equivalent to set the liquid. Use agar agar if you are familiar with this plant-based product over cornstarch.

    Variations

    You can swap out different fruit for the mango and use the same custard base. It really wouldn't be mango panda cotta anymore, but that's okay!

    • Dairy Free - skip the heavy cream all together and use equal parts coconut milk
    • Mango Vanilla - likewise, skip the coconut milk and use equal parts heavy cream along with the seeds of a vanilla bean.
    Two glass dishes filled with mango panna cotta with edible flowers and strawberries on top

    Storage

    Store the mango panna cottas in the refrigerator until ready serve. They are best enjoyed within 3 days of making.

    Without the mango topping, the plain panna cotta can be stored covered in the fridge for up to a week.

    I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

    Top tip

    Whisk the bloomed gelatin into the warmed cream. If there is any doubt, strain the mixture through a mesh sieve to catch any undissolved gelatin to precent stringy bits in the mango panna cotta.

    Mango Panna Cotta Recipe FAQs

    What is panna cotta?

    Panna cotta is an eggless, no-bake chilled dessert. It is made from sweetened cream that sets similar to jello.

    Do I need to use gelatin?

    Yes, you need to use gelatin or a plant-based equivalent (like agar agar) to set the liquids in panna cotta.

    Can panna cotta be dairy free?

    Yes! Use coconut milk for a creamy, dairy free panna cotta.

    What types of mangoes should you use?

    I prefer honey or ataulfo mangoes, but any sweet, ripe mango will work.

    Can I use frozen mango?

    You can use frozen mango for the mango coulis. Use fresh for topping.

    Related

    Looking for other recipes like this? Try these no-bake desserts:

    • a slice of no-bake strawberry cheesecake
      No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
    • Dulce de Leche No Churn Ice Cream
    • Layers of whipped cream, lemon curd, and graham crackers in an icebox
      Lemon Icebox Cake with Raspberries
    • Salted Honey No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie

    Recipe

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    5 from 6 votes

    Mango Panna Cotta

    With creamy coconut milk and fresh mango, the tropical flavors make this mango panna cotta the smoothest, no-bake dessert of the season.
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Chill Time4 hours hrs
    Total Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, French
    Keyword: coconut, easy dessert recipe, mango panna cotta, no-bake dessert

    Ingredients

    • 1 packet gelatin
    • 3 tablespoon cold water
    • 1 ½ cups coconut milk full fat
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ tea vanilla extract
    • 2 to 3 large, ripe mangoes
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ½ lemon, juiced

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle the gelatin over a bowl of cold water and set aside 5 minutes.
    • Pour the coconut milk and cream into a saucepan. Stir in the sugar and set over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a slow simmer - it should begin to steam and barely bubble around the edges. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.
    • Add the bloomed gelatin to the warm milk mixture and whisk to dissolve.
    • Pour the milk mixture into a spouted measuring cup or container. Pour into 4 small dishes or glass jars.
    • Carefully move the dishes into the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours.
    • Meanwhile, make the mango coulis. Place a heaping 1 ½ cups diced mango (from about 2 mangoes) into a saucepan along with 2 tablespoons sugar and the juice of ½ a lemon.
    • Place over low heat. Stir gently until the juices begin to warm and the fruit becomes very soft, about 5 minutes. Add a tablespoon or two of water if the juices dry up before the mango is soft.
    • Blend the mango with an immersion blender or small food processor until smooth.
    • Once the tops of the panna cotta has set and solidified, spoon the mango coulis on top. Give the dishes a little wiggle to help the mango settle smooth.
    • Cut up the remaining fresh mango and top before serving.
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    Comments

    1. Liah

      May 01, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! It is so creamy and easy to make. I just love panna cotta.

      Reply
    2. Tiff

      May 03, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love mango!

      Reply
    3. Sally B

      May 09, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      OMG these are spectacular! I'm making them again this weekend.

      Reply
      • Libi

        September 06, 2023 at 1:31 pm

        How many desserts does this make please ?

        Reply
        • stylesweet

          September 14, 2023 at 2:42 am

          Hi! The recipe makes 4 to 6 servings. Enjoy!

          Reply
    4. Constance

      May 09, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      I'll eat anything with mango. This is one of my faves!

      Reply
    5. Mya G.

      May 24, 2023 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      The texture is just perfect and much easier to make than you think. I love the mango layer and will definitely make again.

      Reply
    6. Sammy Begley

      August 22, 2023 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      We had this for my mom’s birthday and she loved it! (So did I)

      Reply

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