Summer Mango Panna Cotta Dessert
This silky, fruity mango panna cotta is the ultimate no-bake treat! Made with real mangoes, milk, and gelatin—it’s perfect for summer and so easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main:
- 400 g mango flesh about 3–4 large mangoes, reserve some diced for garnish
- 200 g whole milk for blending the mango
- 200 g whole milk for dissolving gelatin
- 12 g gelatin sheets or 10g gelatin powder, adjust to preferred firmness
- 30 g granulated sugar adjust according to mango sweetness, up to 40g for a sweeter result
- 20 g fresh lemon juice about half a lemon, enhances fragrance and removes any eggy taste
For garnish:
- diced mango
- blueberries
- mint leaves optional, or use strawberries, grapefruit, or other seasonal fruits
Instructions
Prepare the gelatin (Important step)
- Soften gelatin:
- Soak 12g gelatin sheets in cold water for 10–15 minutes until soft. If using gelatin powder, bloom it with water in a 1:5 ratio. Squeeze out excess water before using.
- Make gelatin milk mixture:
- In a small pot, add 200g milk and 30g sugar. Heat over low heat until small bubbles form around the edge (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin until fully dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
Make the mango purée
- Blend:
- Add 400g mango flesh (reserve 50g diced for garnish), 200g milk, and 20g lemon juice to a blender. Blend until smooth and silky.
- Optional – Strain for extra smoothness:
- If you want an ultra-smooth texture, strain the purée to remove fibers.
Mix and pour
- Combine:
- Slowly add the cooled gelatin milk mixture into the mango purée in 2–3 additions, stirring thoroughly each time to prevent lumps caused by temperature differences.
- Pour into molds:
- Pour the mixture into your desired molds (glasses, pudding cups, etc.) until about 80% full. Gently tap to release bubbles.
- Chill:
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or freeze for 1 hour for a quicker set. Top with mango cubes and blueberries.
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