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coconut panna cotta in glass dessert jar with blueberry compote.

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Coconut Panna Cotta (Dairy-Free with Vegan Option)

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: AIP, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Paleo, Vegan
Keyword: coconut panna cotta, dairy-free coconut panna cotta, sugar free panna cotta
Servings: 6
Calories: 115kcal
This Dairy-free Coconut Panna Cotta Recipe sounds fancy, but it's truly simple and delicious. Easily made sugar free & low carb too!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups coconut milk full fat; divided
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons gelatin unflavored
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey, or liquid stevia extract to taste for a sugar-free version
  • fresh citrus zest and/or shredded coconut optional, for garnish
  • additional compote or fruit sauce optional, for garnish

Blueberry Compote Topping

Instructions

  • Make compote topping and set aside.

Panna Cotta Base

  • Sprinkle the gelatin on some of the coconut milk in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to fully bloom (hydrate) the gelatin.
  • Warm remaining coconut milk and maple syrup in a small to medium saucepan, just until dissolved.
  • Stir in bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
  • Let cool a few minutes (warm, not hot).
  • Add lemon juice and zest. Taste test.
  • Chill for 30 minutes uncovered, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or more.
  • Before serving, garnish with colorful citrus zest, shredded coconut, whipped cream, chopped and/or candied nuts or berries, or edible flowers.

Blueberry Compote Topping

  • Combine the berries and water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium low heat just until the berries burst.
  • Add the lemon zest and salt. Taste and add the maple syrup if needed. Add lemon juice and set aside to cool for at least an hour.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use on top of the panna cotta.
  • Add a bit more maple syrup, or a bit of liquid stevia or stevia extract, a little at a time, tasting between each addition.

Notes

If using an alternative sweetener to maple syrup or honey, keep in mind that maple syrup and honey are sweeter than sugar. More information is in this post on baking with honey

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg | Net Carbs: 15g