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:
- 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 at least 4 hours.
- 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,
Mango Panna Cotta
Ingredients
Method
- 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
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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Mango Panna Cotta
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Mango panna cotta looks so inviting and delicious. Perfect dessert to enjoy during mango season
Can you use fresh cream instead of tinned and if so single or double. Thanks
You can use fresh cream but whip it well. I have used 200 ml tetra pack of cream here. Thankyou.
mango panna cotta loos scrumptious. A perfect mango dessert in summer. Lovely recipe.
Something not to be missed when mangoes are in the season. Simple yet elegant recipe full of flavours and richness.
Wow panna cotta looks fabulous. I never used agar agar or gelatin. But your post tempting me to try it. I will let you know if I can get it in my neighborhood store.
Panacotta is my favorite and with mango it becomes more irresponsible. Simple yet elegant dessert with vegetarian version using agar agar is worth a try.
Mango panna cotta looks so inviting and delicious jaya ! Foe a mango lover like me, it is a perfect dessert to enjoy during mango season 🙂
Wow, love this fusion dessert with mango. Looks so creamy, decadent and delicious. I think I have all the ingredients – will have to try this recipe soon.
My take is that if you add more mango puree just for the right colour, then you are comprising on the really nice creamy texture. The panna cotta looks so inviting and love it.
These look like a celebration . These looks so decadent, I have to wait for the mangoes here to get to make these.
Mango Pana Cotta is one of my favorite desserts and your recipe sounds so simple and easy. I will definitely try it. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Loving this dear <3 I love pannacotta but have never tried making them! Looks so delicious and mangoes do add a lovely tropical flavor! Awesome share dear!
What a perfect recipe for the mango season. I have never made panacotta before but have used agar agar in other recipes. I am bookmarking to give this recipe a try soon.
Loved this fusion dessert with mango. Looks so creamy and delicious. And Panna cotta is my one of my favourite non-Indian desserts!! Looks very inviting!!