Blueberry Panna Cotta
Blueberry Panna Cotta is one of the easiest desserts you can make.
In Italian panna cotta means “cooked cream”. There are many variations of the recipe, but it is usually made by simmering cream, milk and sugar, mixing in gelatin and then chilling the mixture until set.
In our version, almond milk is thickened with agar agar powder instead of gelatin. This is a form of odorless, tasteless, dehydrated red algae, which gives structure to the almond milk and the blueberry topping.
When using agar agar powder, a little goes a long way. Measure it carefully and use exactly the amount required.
Panna cotta is generally best when made and eaten on the same the day. You might prepare it in the morning, give it some time to set, and then eat it in the evening for dessert. However preparing your panna cotta a day in advance is also OK.
In this recipe we used almond milk, but feel free to experiment with other plant based milks, such as coconut, flax or hazelnut. So many possibilities to enjoy!
This recipe is vegetarian and vegan friendly.
- 3 cups unsweetened plant based milk, such as almond or coconut
- 1/2 tsp. powdered stevia
- 1 tsp. agar agar powder
- 1/2 tsp. alcohol free vanilla extract
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp. powdered stevia
- 1/2 tsp. agar agar powder
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh mint leaves
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the unsweetened plant based milk, stevia, agar agar powder and alcohol free vanilla extract.
- Bring the milk mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, and immediately remove it from the heat.
- Pour equal amounts of the milk mixture into ramekins or small serving glasses.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 2 to 4 hours.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the frozen blueberries, water, stevia and agar agar powder.
- Bring the blueberry mixture to a boil, stirring frequently, and immediately remove it from the heat.
- Cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then spoon equal amounts of the blueberry mixture on top of the chilled panna cottas.
- Chill until firm, about 1 hour.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint, serve.
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I like this. It’s quick and easy to make and hits the spot when one wants dessert. I think I’ll try making it with canned coconut milk next time to give the base more substance. Thank you for the recipe and creativity!