Coconut Panna Cotta with Tropical Fruit
- 1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
- 1 (15-ounce) can coconut cream (recommended: Coco Loco)
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
- 2 cups chilled heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- Assorted tropical fruits, such as: kiwi, mango, and papaya, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice, for garnish (about 1 1/2 cups total)
- Sprinkle the gelatin evenly over 3 tablespoons of cool water in a small bowl.
- Set aside to soften.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the coconut cream and coconut milk over medium heat until the sides begin to bubble.
- Lower the heat and whisk in the softened gelatin, stirring to make sure it is completely dissolved.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water.
- Strain the coconut mixture into a bowl that will fit easily into the bowl of water.
- Set into the bowl of water to cool, stirring every few minutes with a rubber spatula until the mixture starts to thicken.
- If the mixture starts to set, remove it immediately.
- Remove the bowl of coconut mixture from the bowl of water.
- Empty out the water and wipe the bowl dry.
- In the dry bowl, stir the cream and confectioners' sugar together until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir into the coconut mixture.
- Divide the coconut mixture evenly among 6 (7 to 8-ounce) custard cups or ramekins.
- Chill until firm, at least 4 hours.
- To serve, run a knife around the inside edge of the molds and invert each panna cotta onto a serving plate.
- Spoon some of the diced fruit over each, allowing the fruit to spill onto the plate.
powdered gelatin, coconut cream, coconut milk, cream, confectioners, tropical fruits
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/daisy-martinez/coconut-panna-cotta-with-tropical-fruit-recipe.html (may not work)