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Hi Bold Bakers!
One of my favorite ways to entertain and share all of my homemade creations is by eating outdoors. Since I moved from Ireland to California, I love to take advantage of the great weather and all the lovely spots there are to dine “al fresco”. Given the opportunity I love creating special recipes like this Coconut Panna Cotta with Summer Fruit for picnics on the beach or my neighborhood park.
When I saw this gorgeous Picnic Basket and Picnic Blanket from Picnic Time, I knew I wanted to come up with a really special something for my husband, Kevin, and I to share outdoors. My Coconut Panna Cotta is impressive enough for a romantic picnic or outdoor dinner yet so simple to make ahead and to transport. To make them perfect for on-the-go dining I made them in these lovely Kilner Vintage Preserve Jars so I could screw on a lid and pack them easily.
For those of you who have never made or had Panna Cotta it is irresistible! My Coconut Panna Cotta is simply milk, or in this case coconut milk mixed with flavorings, sugar, lime and gelatin. After quickly combining all of the ingredients in a sauce pan you pour the mixture into an individual serving dish to set. I love this as it makes super humble ingredients come together to form a really special single-serving dessert. They’re perfect to pop in your picnic basket and enjoy out and about!
This Coconut Panna Cotta variation is given an extra tropical kick by using coconut milk and lime zest for a tangy and bright flavor. After this sets up in my favorite glass jars I top them with fresh seasonal berries. It’s the prefect balance of rich and creamy, fruity and sweet. I can’t wait for you all to take this along to your next special picnic!
I created this recipe for The Inspired Home website. It’s a place where I go to find out what new products are coming out along with tips and fantastic recipes. The Inspired Home’s mission is to inspire, inform and encourage you to make your house into a home, lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle and to create moments to celebrate and connect with your friends and family. Get the full recipe here on The Inspired Home.
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Coconut and Lime Panna Cotta with Summer Fruit Recipe
Ingredients
- 2½ teaspoons powdered gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 cans (28floz/856ml) full-fat coconut milk, at room temperature, available here
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Zest of 1 lime
For serving:
- Fresh Strawberries and Blueberries
Instructions
- In a medium bowl sprinkle the gelatin and sugar over water and stir. Set aside to firm up for 5 minutes.
- Pour the coconut milk and lime zest into a saucepan over medium heat and bring it to a simmer.
- Once it comes to a simmer whisk in the gelatin until dissolved and the mixture is very hot.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and pour the liquid into four jars or ramekins. Leave it to cool down at room temperature for 2 hours and the place them in the fridge to set for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Serve with fresh berries and enjoy! Cover and store in the in the in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Thanks for sharing 2 fabulous yet most simple desserts that I can actually eat.
Yours was probably among the best foodie email I received all summer!!
its not a real Panna Cotta
as Panna Cotta translates to cooked cream
but there is no cream in your recipe
Hi Gemma!! Could I use regular coconut milk instead of full fat? Thanks a lot!!
Hi Gemma 👋
I’m in love with all your recipes 👍 I have a question…can I use strawberry custard powder to add in my Panna Cotta for strawberry flavored one? I don’t have actual strawberries or syrup to make strawberry Panna Cotta at home at the moment?
Thanks 😊
Please can you give me a regular Pannacotta recipe.
Thank you 💕
Gemma if we substitute with agar agar the texture of panna cotta will be different so what will suggest for vegetarian?
I really loved ur recipe Gemma and here’s a small request: Can you please tell me how to make double layered panna cotta ???
Hello Gemma,
I tried and loved the recipe. Just one issue, I wish you would have recommended to strain the mixture after the lime zest has infused. I did not like the tiny bits in an otherwise smooth panna cotta.
Still loved the flavours :))
Hi Gemma,
Thank you so much for what you’re doing. I love your recipes and appreciate your creativity, the time, and effort you put into these recipes. I would like to make the Coconut Panna Cotta but I cannot use gelatin. What can I substitute for gelatin? I’m thinking maybe arrowroot flour?
Hi gemma lovely recipe.
Can you tell me how many cups of coconut milk should be used for the recipe, because i’m not going to be using the canned ones.