Key Lime Coconut Panna Cotta: An Easy Indulgence at Home
A delicious and creamy dessert that combines tropical flavors of key lime and coconut, perfect for a quick indulgence at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons gelatin powder
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Key lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add key lime juice and the softened gelatin. Stir until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into individual serving cups and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with key lime zest before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with additional coconut milk and use agar-agar instead of gelatin.
- Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg