Creamy, rich and smooth, this dessert recipe is quick and easy. Panna Cotta means “cooked cream” in Italian. It’s sweetened cream thickened with gelatin and a molded chilled dessert. For best results, use ripe mangos here!
Prep Time 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Resting Time 4 hourshours
Total Time 4 hourshours45 minutesminutes
Servings 6people
Ingredients
Mango Layer
2cupscubed fresh mango
1cupmango juice
1envelope unflavored gelatin powder
Panna Cotta Layer
1 1/2cupsmilk whole milk preferred
1/3cupsugar
1/8teaspoonsalt
3envelopes unflavored gelatin powder
1 1/2cupsheavy cream
1/4tspvanilla extract
Instructions
Make mango puree using a blender or food processor.
In a small bowl, add mango juice and sprinkle 1 envelope gelatin on top. Wait for a few minutes until gelatin softens and then mix with a spoon.
Mix the mango puree with the mango gelatin mixture.
Set wine glasses on an angle in a muffin tin. Pour the mixture into glasses about 1/2 inch below the rim.
Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
In the meantime, in a small saucepan, add milk and 3 envelopes of gelatin and wait for 5-10 minutes. (don't place it over the heat yet.)
Whisk the mixture together, and place the saucepan over medium-low heat.
Add sugar and salt to the saucepan. Mix until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in heavy cream and vanilla.
Let it cool down to room temperature. Add the mixture to glasses on top of the mango layer. Chill for another 2 hours or until set.
Notes
Use fresh ripe mangoes for the best results.
Plan to cook this ahead of time as it needs to sit at least 4 hours.
Garnish with raspberries, strawberries before serving.