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Culinary Explorer
Imagine this: a cool and creamy vegan panna cotta bursting with the tropical flavors of mango and coconut, topped with a tangy and vibrant passion fruit curd. Sounds heavenly, doesn't it? Well, it is!
This dessert is not only delicious but also visually stunning. The vibrant yellow of the mango panna cotta contrasts beautifully with the deep purple passion fruit curd, creating a dessert that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Plus, it's completely vegan, making it a perfect option for everyone to enjoy.
Don't be intimidated by the fancy name – this recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients:
Make the Mango Panna Cotta:
This dessert is not only delicious but also visually stunning. The vibrant yellow of the mango panna cotta contrasts beautifully with the deep purple passion fruit curd, creating a dessert that's as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Plus, it's completely vegan, making it a perfect option for everyone to enjoy.
Don't be intimidated by the fancy name – this recipe is surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients:
- For the Mango Panna Cotta:
- 1 13.5-oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond milk, oat milk, etc.)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mango
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 2 tablespoons agar agar powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Passion Fruit Curd:
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- For Garnish (optional):
- Fresh mango slices
- Mint sprigs
Make the Mango Panna Cotta:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, plant-based milk, chopped mango, and agave nectar. Heat over medium heat until simmering.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the agar agar powder with a splash of plant-based milk to form a slurry.
- Slowly whisk the agar agar slurry into the simmering mango mixture. Continue whisking for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into four ramekins or small glasses.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until set.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the passion fruit pulp, sugar, cornstarch, and water.
- Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Once the panna cotta is set, spoon the passion fruit curd on top of each serving.
- Garnish with fresh mango slices and mint sprigs (optional).