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Coconut Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

March 3, 2016 | Desserts, No-bake Sweets

Coconut panna cotta balsamic strawberries

I don’t eat dessert too often, but when I do, I’m really not a fan of rich desserts, especially after a big meal. Instead, I prefer a fresh, light dessert to finish off a day of eating. This Panna Cotta is really easy to make and best of all, can be made ahead so serving this special dessert requires no effort at all. Perfect when entertaining a crowd.

Health benefits

The many health benefits of coconut I’ve written about here. Gelatin is made from the bone and connective tissue of animals that has been dried and turned into a powder. I have written about the many health benefits of gelatin in this post about bone broth. As I’ve always stated, eating whole food sources of any nutrient is best, so consuming bone broth regularly is the most nutrient dense way to consume gelatin. But for a tasty treat, making a batch of jelly, gummies or a panna cotta is a delicious way to include additional gelatin in your diet.

Because gelatin is derived from animals, it’s essential to know you are consuming the best quality product with the least chemical loading. I’ve tried loads of different brands of gelatin and Changing Habits Organic Gelatin Powder has absolutely no flavour, is easy to work with and produces failsafe results each and every time. One bag has lasted me the year of making desserts, jelly and gummies.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.

Coconut Panna Cotta with Balsamic Strawberries

Prep 15 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 1 hour
Serves: 4
Coconut panna cotta balsamic strawberries
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This beautiful, light dessert is the best way to finish off a meal. I just adore creaminess of the panna cotta with the sweet acidity of the balsamic strawberries. 

Ingredients

Pana Cotta

  • 540 ml canned coconut milk (2 x 270g cans) I prefer the Ayam brand (produces the best flavour and the cans are BPA free)
  • 2 tsp grass-fed or organic gelatin *my preferred source above
  • 85 g rice malt syrup or maple syrup (¼ cup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla -powder, extract or essence

Balsamic Strawberries

  • 400 g strawberries -hulled and halved
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp rice malt syrup or maple syrup
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Method

  • Place the coconut milk in a medium sized pot.
  • Sprinkle over the gelatin and let it rest for 5 minutes (the gelatin will moisten and go crinkly).
  • Pop on a low heat and warm for 3 or 4 minutes, stirring continually to dissolve the gelatin. Take care not to overheat it. It should only warm to body temperature (so you can easily stick your finger in it without burning). Once the gelatin is dissolved, stir in the sweetener and vanilla until combined.
  • Grease 4-6 small ramekins with coconut oil and divide the coconut milk mix between them. Pop in the fridge for about 4 hours to set. If you don’t want to invert it, you can serve it after approx. 1 hour.
  • An hour before you serve your pannacotta, combine the balsamic and sweetener and mix through your strawberries to marinade.
  • You can serve the pannacotta in the dish it is set in. Or, to invert your panna cotta from the mould, sit in a bowl of hot water for 3 seconds, run a knife just around the rim of the mould and invert onto a serving plate.
  • I've also served this in one large glass bowl (like you would a trifle) for a big crowd.
  • Top with berries and a few mint leaves and serve immediately.

Store

  • Covered in the fridge.

Variations

Low fructose

Choose rice malt syrup as your sweetener.

Vegetarian and vegan

Choose agar agar to replace the gelatin (I haven’t had a chance to recipe test this)
 

I'd love to hear how you like this beautiful panna cotta. Post a comment or rate this recipe below. 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

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19 Comments

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  1. Deb dunt says

    Georgia, what could I use instead of the coconut milk?

    July 19, 2016
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      You could use regular full-fat milk or a nut milk Deb G x

      July 20, 2016
      Reply
      • Deb dunt says

        Thanks Georgia.

        July 20, 2016
        Reply
  2. Katie says

    Georgia this is such a lovely recipe and so easy to make! I didn’t have strawberries to hand so used passionfruit on top instead and the combo was perfect. The kids loved it – thank you!

    July 21, 2016
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    • Georgia Harding says

      I adore passionfruit too Katie- you have actually inspired me to make it tomorrow as I have heaps of amazing passionfruit in the fridge Gx

      July 23, 2016
      Reply
  3. Leah says

    Yum!! After a dry-run for a dinner party, I reduced the amount of Balsamic Vinegar. My guests loved it.
    Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    July 24, 2016
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Thrilled Leah – thanks for the feedback G x

      July 24, 2016
      Reply
  4. Deb dunt says

    Hi again Georgia. Could I use pouring cream or thickened cream instead of full fat milk as you suggested a few weeks back?

    December 8, 2016
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Sure, it would be delicious G x

      December 8, 2016
      Reply
  5. Helen Fraser says

    Hi,
    Just wondering as I will be time poor on Christmas day if any of this can be made ahead & if so how far is best? ie days/hours?

    December 17, 2016
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Definitely – up to 3 days ahead for the Panna Cotta and the strawberries are best prepped soon before serving. Enjoy G x

      December 17, 2016
      Reply
  6. Kylie says

    Thankyou Georgia for this quick and easy recipe. Made it tonight with half cream and half milk – was divine. I will try with coconut milk next time and passionfruit. Thankyou for sharing such lovely, delicious recipes that work every time!

    March 5, 2017
    Reply
  7. Georgia Harding says

    Thanks Kylie for taking the time to write feedback and you’re very welcome. Thrilled you enjoyed it, it is such a great easy dessert, I love making it too G x

    March 6, 2017
    Reply
  8. akashocd says

    5 stars
    wow this recipe is really delicious I tried and everyone in my family liked it

    May 12, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      So thrilled they all enjoyed it – Thanks so much for taking the time to post feedback and rate the recipe too G x

      May 15, 2018
      Reply
  9. Kristeena says

    A delicious & simple dessert to make. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes Georgia, I have a lot of food intolerances & am so glad I stumbled onto your website…it has become my go-to place for all my recipes now, & I really appreciate all the different variations you offer on each recipe. As far as I’m concerned no other site compares…I only wish I had found you earlier!

    December 21, 2018
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    • Georgia Harding says

      Oh wow, thank you Kristeena, I’m thrilled you find my site helpful. I really appreciate your feedback, it’s nice to know I’m on the right track.

      This is a personal favourite, like you said very easy to make and delicious. Have a fabulous festive season, G x

      December 22, 2018
      Reply
  10. Rachel says

    5 stars
    Hello Georgia

    I have been coming back to your website and recipes for a couple of years now and feel very grateful for your no nonsense recipes which are realistic and mostly work well.

    My 7 1/2 year is extremely picky and has been since he started solids. He seems to have a rather sensitive palate and same with different textures. As a result, he is somewhat restricted in his likes and we have had many a battle over meal times.

    Today I tried this recipe as I know he likes coconut milk and simple dishes. This recipe was a winner and is so easy and enjoyable to make. I am going to try and matcha/raspberry version next! Also, great on a hot summer day!

    Regards

    Rachel

    December 22, 2018
    Reply
    • Georgia Harding says

      Thanks so much Rachel, thrilled you and your family enjoyed the panna cotta and the other recipes you’ve tried. Have a fabulous festive season and cheers for rating the recipe too G x

      December 24, 2018
      Reply

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