{"id":9429,"date":"2020-02-20T11:50:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-20T06:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tashasartisanfoodscom-bt.b.tempurl.cc\/blog\/?p=9429"},"modified":"2026-02-19T18:43:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:13:42","slug":"vegan-coconut-panna-cotta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tashasartisanfoodscom-bt.b.tempurl.cc\/blog\/vegan-coconut-panna-cotta\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Panna Cotta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Creamy, silky, and tropical, this coconut panna cotta<\/strong> is a luxurious dessert! It's smooth and melts in your mouth. It looks elegant but takes just 4 ingredients<\/em> and 10 minutes<\/em> of cooking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This coconut panna cotta recipe is incredibly forgiving. And because we\u2019re using agar-agar, it\u2019s a completely vegan panna cotta recipe that sets beautifully without the stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s my go-to easy dessert when I want to look like a sophisticated pastry chef without spending most of my afternoon in the kitchen! You\u2019ll honestly be shocked at how fancy it looks compared to how little work it requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pour it into small glasses, chill, spoon over the strawberry sauce, and suddenly you have something that feels straight out of a caf\u00e9. If you love strawberries, don\u2019t miss my strawberry tiramisu<\/a> or strawberry rose chia pudding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 Coconut panna cotta is incredibly simple to make. The elegant, uncomplicated dessert has an insanely creamy, delicious, and refreshing flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 This is the perfect make-ahead dessert (like this 2-ingredient chocolate pudding<\/a>). Make it the day before your dinner party and just pull it from the fridge when you're ready to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 It looks fancy and restaurant-worthy in cups or ramekins, but the actual work? Minimal. Your guests will never know how easy it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2728 And if you\u2019re looking for a vegan panna cotta, this recipe uses agar-agar instead of gelatin, so it\u2019s naturally plant-based.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Coconut Panna Cotta Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Milk<\/strong>: I use full-fat coconut milk for a rich, creamy texture, just like I did for my mango chia pudding with coconut milk<\/a>. Don't use light coconut milk, or it won't be as luxurious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agar powder:<\/strong> Also known as \"China Grass,\" this is a vegan alternative to gelatin. The plant-based setting agent comes from red algae. It sets firmer than gelatin, so a little goes a long way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vanilla<\/strong>: Adds warmth and depth. Split a vanilla bean lengthwise and drop it into the milk. You can also use vanilla bean paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sugar<\/strong>: I used regular granulated sugar. This panna cotta is very lightly sweetened, but you can add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter dessert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toppings<\/strong>: Strawberry sauce, pistachios, edible flowers, or whatever makes your heart happy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coconut pairs beautifully with almost any flavor. Add mango puree to make coconut panna cotta with mango<\/a>. Or lychee puree for a floral twist, as I did with my lychee rose panna cotta<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passion fruit would give a tart contrast to the creamy panna cotta. Pineapple is another great flavor, with coconut, as my coconut pineapple cake<\/a> and Hawaiian banana bread<\/a> will attest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add the zest of an orange or lemon for a citrus taste, as I did with lemon panna cotta.<\/a> Or create a spiced coconut panna cotta with cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love coconut desserts, try my coconut macarons<\/a> or coconut ginger madeleines<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0How To Make Coconut Panna Cotta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/strong> In a saucepan, bring the coconut milk, split vanilla bean, and sugar just to a gentle boil until sugar dissolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Take off the heat. Whisk in the agar-agar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Bring back to a gentle simmer. Pour the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Scrape in the seeds from the vanilla bean and discard the pod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Pour into serving bowls and refrigerate for 6-8 hours to set completely. You can even let it set overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 6:<\/strong> Top with strawberry sauce and serve!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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