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Vegan coconut milk panna cotta in a glass
Creamy and lactose-free dessert with fresh fruits and shredded coconut

Vegan Coconut Panna Cotta

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
Classic panna cotta is made with animal gelatin, but in plant-based cuisine, agar-agar (seaweed extract) takes over. The technique is fundamentally different here: while gelatin must not be boiled, agar-agar MUST be boiled, otherwise its gelling effect won't activate. The fattiness of coconut milk perfectly replaces heavy cream, giving an exotic and creamy result.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Vegan / Asian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Molds
  • Scale (for precise agar-agar measurement)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the agar-agar powder into the cold water, then pour into a saucepan.

Tip: It must be mixed in cold liquid, otherwise it will clump immediately in hot water.
2 ✓

Add the coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla. Start heating.

Tip: Use good quality, high-fat canned milk for creaminess.
3 ✓

Bring the mixture to a boil and keep it at a rolling boil for at least 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Tip: This is the most important step! The polysaccharide chains of agar-agar need heat to hydrate.
4 ✓

Pour into molds or glasses. Let cool.

Tip: Agar-agar starts to set at room temperature (around 95-105°F), much faster than gelatin.
5 ✓

Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until fully chilled.

Tip: Although it sets outside, it tastes better cold.
6 ✓

Serve sprinkled with shredded coconut and fresh fruit.

Tip: Toasted coconut adds extra flavor.

Recipe FAQ

What is the texture like?
Agar-agar cream is more 'brittle' and firmer than gelatin, not as wiggly or melting. This is a natural property.
It didn't set. Why?
You probably didn't boil it long enough. Agar needs 1-2 minutes of rolling boil.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1/4 cup Cane Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1.5 tsp Agar-Agar Powder
  • 1/2 cup Water (for dissolving agar)
  • 4 oz Fresh Fruit
  • 2 tbsp Shredded Coconut