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Mango Panna Cotta is a quick Italian dessert, ideal to serve anytime. This is a vegetarian version as agar agar  (or agar) is used here.

Panna Cotta is a classic Italian dessert  that is made by cooking heavy cream. Addition of mango makes a subtle change to the taste and hence the name as Mango Panna Cotta. This is a vegetarian version of the dessert.

I wanted to make this panna cotta since a long time but somehow it was delayed. Now, I have made it with mangoes as it is the season of king of fruits. Looking at the internet, I figured there were many ways to make this classic dessert. Soon, I decided that it would be vegetarian with the easy way that I could make. The final outcome was good but I think I could add some more mango pulp as the colour is cream. But, on other thoughts, had I added it, I would need more of agar agar to set it properly. Anyway, here is the recipe of my mango panna cotta.

A few other mango recipes, as breakfast  you might like to try mango kesari, or amba bhat for lunch along with chapati and sabzi. If you like to explore other cuisines then do check this mumbazha pulissery, a dish from the state of kerala or the ambua from Himachal Pradesh.

About Agar Agar

Agar Agar or Agar  is a vegetarian substitute that is used instead of gelatine in making desserts. It is a jelly-like substance obtained from red algae. It is a mixture of two substances namely: agarose and agaropectin. It is mainly used in desserts and in soups as a thickening agent. As it is a rich source of dietary fibre, it can also be used as a laxative.

It is available as white translucent strands. I read that the powder form is also available but I have not found it yet. It needs to be cooked in a little water until the strands dissolve.

mango panna cotta

Mango Panna Cotta

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk  (1 cup = 240 ml)
• 1 tin fresh cream ( I used Amul’s cream)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon agar agar
• a little water
• 1 cup mango puree

Method:

1. Cut the agar agar strands into small pieces and soak them in a little water. After sometime, boil it for on a low flame, the granules need to break and mix easily.
2. In a pan, add milk, cream and sugar. Heat it gently on a low flame. Once the sugar melts and it is warm, put it aside.
3. Meanwhile, extract the mango pulp and whisk it to a puree.
4. Now, add the dissolved  agar agar to the milk and cream mixture and give a stir.
5. After sometime, put the mango pulp to it and mix it well.
6. Pour it into moulds, ramekins or glass bowls and allow it to set for at least 4 hours.
7. Serve chilled.

About the event :

I am sending this to 87 HWCG where the theme is ” Cool Desserts”. The theme is suggested by Vanita Bhat who is a good cook and photographer. I loved her Alsande Batata Sukke Sabzi, would love to try it sometime. Here are the other desserts  by co-bloggers :

Carrot Kheer by Preethi, Mango Phirni by Vanitha, Basundi by Narmadha, Mint Rasgulla by Sujatha, Pineapple Sorbet by Sasmita,

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Mango Panna Cotta

Mango Panna Cotta is a quick Italian dessert ideal to serve for parties or get-together. This is a vegetarian version of the dessert.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Keyword italian desserts, mango panna cotta, mango pannacotta vegetarian, mango recipes, panna cotta recipe, vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Setting Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Author Jayashree

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 tin fresh cream I used Amul's cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon agar agar
• a little water
• 1 cup mango puree

Instructions

• Cut the agar agar strands into small pieces and soak them in a little water. After sometime, boil it for on a low flame, the granules need to break and mix easily.
• In a pan, add milk, cream and sugar. Heat it gently on a low flame. Once the sugar melts and it is warm, put it aside.
• Meanwhile, extract the mango pulp and whisk it to a puree.
• Now, add the dissolved  agar agar to the milk and cream mixture and give a stir.
• After sometime, put the mango pulp to it and mix it well.
• Pour it into moulds, ramekins or glass bowls and allow it to set for atleast 4 hours.
• Serve chilled.

Notes

Agar agar is a substitute for gelatine.
Do not reduce the quantity of it as it may not set properly.
Heating the agar agar for sometime is an essential step.

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