Description
This vegan vanilla panna cotta is silky, creamy, and delicately sweet, topped with a bright berry sauce for an elegant dairy-free dessert. Perfect for making ahead for holidays, dinner parties, or special occasions.
Ingredients
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons agar agar powder
4 cups vegan heavy cream
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup mixed berries
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Lightly grease 6 ramekins and set aside.
- Whisk together 1/4 cup water and agar agar powder in a small bowl. Let sit for a few minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the vegan heavy cream and sugar. Heat over medium heat until it gently boils.
- Whisk in the agar mixture and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared ramekins. Let cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- For the berry topping, blend the berries, 1/3 cup water, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a saucepan and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let cool.
- Spoon the berry topping over the chilled panna cotta before serving.
Notes
Coconut cream can be used for a richer flavor, while almond-based cream creates a lighter texture.
Frozen berries work well for the topping; thaw first or cook slightly longer if needed.
For easy unmolding, dip the ramekins briefly in warm water before inverting onto a plate.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 panna cotta
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
