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Delicious Easy Panna Cotta with Mango, a creamy Italian dessert topped with mango puree.

Mango Panna Cotta

This creamy and smooth Italian dessert topped with bright mango puree is easy to make and looks impressive, perfect for when you want a sweet treat without the hassle of baking.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Panna Cotta
  • 2 cups heavy cream For richness
  • 1 cup milk To keep it lighter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Or use vanilla paste
  • 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin Powdered
  • 2 tablespoons cold water To bloom the gelatin
For the Mango Topping
  • 1 cup mango puree Fresh or good quality packaged
  • 1 squeeze lime Optional, for brightening the mango topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bloom the gelatin by pouring cold water into a small bowl, sprinkling gelatin over the top, and letting it sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it looks wrinkly and thick.
  2. Warm the dairy by adding cream, milk, and sugar to a saucepan. Warm over medium low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves but do not boil.
  3. Remove the pan from heat, add the bloomed gelatin, and stir until completely dissolved.
  4. Stir in vanilla, then pour the mixture into small glasses, ramekins, or silicone molds. Let cool on the counter for about 15 minutes, then cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
  5. Once set, spoon mango puree on top. If the puree is very thick, stir in a tiny splash of water or a squeeze of lime to loosen it up.
  6. Serve as is if in glasses, or dip the bottom of molds in warm water before unmolding onto a plate.

Notes

Ensure to measure gelatin carefully for the right texture. A good panna cotta should be creamy and soft; avoid boiling the mixture. Chill long enough for best results.