Delightfully Creamy Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta Recipe
This Delightfully Creamy Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta is a luscious and refreshing dessert that combines the tropical flavors of coconut and fragrant pandan. Silky smooth and beautifully green, this panna cotta is set to impress with its delicate sweetness and creamy texture, topped with shredded coconut for a perfect finish. Ideal for a sophisticated yet simple dessert that’s sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Panna Cotta Base
- 350 g whole milk
- 45 g granulated sugar
- 100 g coconut milk
- 150 g heavy cream
- 10 g gelatin sheets
- 10 g pandan powder
Topping
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Heat Milk and Sugar: Combine whole milk and granulated sugar in a saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Mix Pandan Powder: Take 55 g of the warm milk from the saucepan and mix with pandan powder in a small bowl until smooth. Pour this pandan mixture back into the saucepan and stir well to blend all flavors.
- Soften Gelatin Sheets: Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes until they become soft and pliable.
- Heat Milk Mixture: Gently heat the milk mixture to about 50°C (122°F), then immediately remove from heat to avoid boiling.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Remove the gelatin sheets from the water, squeeze out excess moisture, and stir them into the warm milk mixture until completely melted and well incorporated.
- Add Coconut Milk and Cream: Stir in the coconut milk and heavy cream gently until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Strain and Pour: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to ensure a silky smooth texture. Then distribute evenly into serving molds.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the panna cotta molds for at least 4 hours, or until the dessert is fully set and firm.
- Serve and Garnish: Just before serving, garnish the panna cotta with shredded coconut or optional fresh pandan leaves for a decorative and aromatic finish.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the gelatin does not boil as it can lose its setting properties.
- You can substitute pandan powder with pandan extract or fresh pandan juice if available, adjusting quantities accordingly.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated to save time.
- To make it vegan, substitute gelatin with agar-agar powder and use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Serve chilled for the most refreshing experience, especially on warm days.
Keywords: pandan panna cotta, coconut dessert, creamy panna cotta, Southeast Asian dessert, tropical panna cotta
