A Sweet Treat to Celebrate Summer
Panna cotta is a no-bake, eggless dessert that is creamy, velvet smooth, and incredibly easy to make! This silky, custard-like dessert pairs well with fresh fruit, a compote of baked fruits, or even just a spoonful of fruit preserves or homemade jam. Using mango puree to make this elegant and delicious Italian recipe results in a throwback to a hot tropical summer vacation for your tastebuds. Enjoy a delightful serving of Mango Panna Cotta for a refreshing finish to your meal.
Ingredients:
- Milk (1 cup): Provides the creamy base for the panna cotta.
- Heavy Cream (1 1/4 cups): Adds richness and a velvety texture.
- Mango Puree (3/4 cup): Brings a tropical flavor and natural sweetness.
- White Sugar (1/4 cup): Sweetens the dessert.
- Powdered Unflavored Gelatin (3 tsp): Helps set the panna cotta.
- Vanilla (1 tsp, optional): Adds a hint of vanilla flavor.
- Cold Water (6 Tbsp): Used to dissolve the gelatin.
Steps:
- Heat the Mixture: Start by heating the milk, heavy cream, and sugar in a pot on medium heat. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare the Gelatin: Lightly oil a mold (or cups) with a neutral-tasting vegetable oil. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a medium-sized bowl and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Combine and Mix: Pour the very warm panna cotta mixture over the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Mix in the mango puree.
- Chill: Pour the mixture into the mold and chill for 2 to 4 hours.
- Serve: To serve, run a sharp knife around the edge of the panna cotta and unmold onto a serving plate. Serve cold.
I hope you enjoy making and savoring these Baked This dessert is a favorite in my house, and I have served it with many different accompaniments including fresh mango pieces, salted caramel sauce, fruit compote, cherries and nectarines marinated in sweetened red wine, and even baked apricots. I hope you will enjoy Mango Panna Cotta with an accompaniment of your own!

🌟 Recipe Star: This Mango Panna Cotta is my ultimate summer dessert – creamy, fruity, and completely no-bake! Every spoonful feels like a mini tropical getaway.
✈️ Travel Tip: If you ever visit Italy, try a classic panna cotta in Piedmont, its birthplace. Then, recreate the magic back home with tropical twists like mango for a sunny, exotic touch.
Mango Panna Cotta

Mango Panna Cotta
Instructions
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Heat the milk, heavy cream, and sugar in a pot on medium heat. Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Lightly oil a mold (or cups) with a neutral-tasting vegetable oil. Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a medium-sized bowl and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Pour the very warm panna cotta mixture over the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Mix in the mango puree.
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Pour into the mold and chill for 2 to 4 hours.
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To serve, run a sharp knife around the edge of the panna cotta and unmold onto a serving plate. Serve cold.