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Coconut Panna Cotta with Blueberry Topping

This **Coconut Panna Cotta with Blueberry Topping** is a creamy, silky-smooth vegan dessert made with coconut milk and naturally thickened with agar agar.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Coconut Panna Cotta**
  • - 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk
  • - 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or more coconut milk
  • - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1 teaspoon agar agar powder
  • - 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • #### **For the Blueberry Topping**
  • - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • - 1 tablespoon water
  • - 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening

Equipment

  • - Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Ramekins or dessert glasses
  • - Fine-mesh sieve (optional)
  • - Small saucepan (for blueberry topping)

Method
 

  1. #### **Step 1: Prepare the Coconut Panna Cotta**
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well.
  3. Sprinkle in the agar agar powder while whisking continuously to avoid clumps.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to fully activate the agar agar.
  5. Remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve if needed for a smoother texture.
  6. #### **Step 2: Pour & Chill**
  7. Divide the mixture evenly into ramekins or dessert glasses.
  8. Let cool to room temperature before transferring to the fridge.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  10. #### **Step 3: Make the Blueberry Topping**
  11. In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, maple syrup, lemon juice, and water.
  12. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries burst and the sauce thickens.
  13. If using cornstarch, mix it with 1 teaspoon of water before stirring it into the sauce. Simmer for another minute.
  14. Remove from heat and let cool.
  15. #### **Step 4: Assemble & Serve**
  16. Spoon the cooled blueberry topping over the set panna cotta.
  17. Garnish with extra fresh blueberries or coconut flakes if desired.
  18. Serve chilled and enjoy!