Delightfully Creamy Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta Recipe
This Delightfully Creamy Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta recipe combines the tropical flavors of pandan and coconut with a luxuriously smooth, creamy texture. Perfectly set with gelatin and sweetened just right, this panna cotta is an elegant and refreshing dessert to enjoy any time. Topped with shredded coconut, it offers a beautiful presentation and a burst of extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 350 g whole milk
- 45 g granulated sugar
- 100 g coconut milk
- 150 g heavy cream
- 10 g gelatin sheets
- 10 g pandan powder
Toppings
- Shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the 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.
- Prepare Pandan Mixture: Take 55 g of the warm milk from the first step and mix it with pandan powder in a small bowl until completely smooth. Pour this pandan mixture back into the saucepan and stir to blend everything harmoniously.
- Soften Gelatin Sheets: Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5-10 minutes until they are soft and pliable.
- Heat Milk Mixture Gently: Heat the milk and pandan mixture gently on the stove until it reaches about 50°C (122°F), then immediately remove from heat to prevent curdling.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Remove the gelatin sheets from the cold water, squeeze out excess liquid, and stir them into the warm milk mixture until fully dissolved.
- Add Coconut Milk and Cream: Stir in the coconut milk and heavy cream gently until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Strain and Chill: Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove any lumps for an ultra-smooth texture. Then pour the strained mixture into molds and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until fully set.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish each panna cotta with shredded coconut or fresh pandan leaves for a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the milk mixture is warm but not boiling when adding gelatin to preserve gelatin’s setting properties.
- Soaking gelatin sheets in cold water is essential to avoid lumps and ensure smooth incorporation.
- Use fresh pandan powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Chilling time is minimum 4 hours; overnight chilling yields firmer and better-set panna cotta.
- Straining the mixture ensures a silky, lump-free dessert texture.
Keywords: Pandan Panna Cotta, Coconut Dessert, Creamy Panna Cotta, Southeast Asian Dessert, Gelatin Dessert
