Description
This Tropical Mango Panna Cotta is a silky, creamy Italian dessert infused with fresh mango flavors and a hint of vanilla. Perfectly balanced with a tropical mango puree and a touch of lime, this no-bake treat is elegant and refreshing for warm weather or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 ml heavy cream
- 150 ml whole milk
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla pod or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 sheets of gelatin
Mango Layer and Topping
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 50 ml fresh mango puree
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soften Gelatin: Begin by soaking the gelatin sheets in cold water for about 5 minutes until they soften and become pliable.
- Heat Cream Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar. If using a vanilla pod, split it lengthwise, scrape out the seeds, and add both seeds and pod to the saucepan; alternatively, add vanilla extract.
- Dissolve Sugar: Heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is warm but not boiling, to avoid curdling.
- Incorporate Gelatin: Remove the softened gelatin sheets from water, gently squeezing out excess moisture, and stir them into the warm cream mixture until fully dissolved.
- Strain and Cool: Take the saucepan off heat, strain the panna cotta mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove lumps and vanilla pod pieces, then allow it to cool slightly.
- Assemble Glasses: Evenly distribute the diced mango pieces into six serving glasses or ramekins. Pour the cooled panna cotta mixture over the mango, filling each about three-quarters full.
- Refrigerate to Set: Cover the glasses and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until the panna cotta is firm to the touch.
- Prepare Mango Lime Topping: Just before serving, whisk the fresh mango puree together with fresh lime juice to create a vibrant topping.
- Garnish and Serve: Spoon a thin layer of the mango-lime puree on top of each set panna cotta and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cream mixture does not boil to prevent curdling.
- Gelatin sheets should be fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture.
- The dessert needs at least 4 hours of refrigeration to set properly.
- Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor and sweetness.
- You can substitute gelatin sheets with powdered gelatin following equivalent measurements.
- Vanilla extract is a convenient alternative if you don’t have vanilla pods.
- If desired, layer diced mango between panna cotta layers for extra texture.