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Mango Vanilla Panna cotta | Mango Pudding

Mango Vanilla Panna cotta | Mango Pudding is famous classic Italian dessert.  This panna cotta is rich, and smooth with a stunning color contrast! It’s the most delicious  dessert recipe
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Italian classic dessert, mango vanilla panna cotta, panna cotta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Refrigeration time 8 hours
Servings 4
Author Lata Lala

Ingredients

For mango layer

  • 500 ml Mango puree
  • 75 grams Sugar
  • 1 tsp Agar agar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

For Vanilla layer

  • 300 ml Milk
  • 200 ml fresh cream
  • 75 grams Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla essence
  • 1 tsp agar agar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

To make puree :

  • First peel and chop mangoes then cut them into pieces. Blend this to make puree. Keep it aside.

To dissolve agar agar

  • Take a bowl, add around 4 tbsp hot water and sprinkle 2 tsp agar agar over it. Let it sit for a while and stir it to combine well.
  • This dissolved agar agar will be divided into equal quantity (1 tsp each) for both layers.

To make Mango layer

  • In a pan combine mango puree and sugar. Switch on the flame and bring it to a gentle boil.
  • Add 1 tsp dissolved agar agar and stir continuously with a wired whisk. Add lemon juice and switch off the flame. Let it cool down.
  • Place a big kitchen towel on a tray. Arrange the serving glass in a way so that it gets tilted slightly.
  • Or you can set up the glasses in bowls so that it's tilted slightly.
  • Pour in prepared mango mixture till it reaches the rim of the glass. Refrigerate it for 4 to 5 hours till it sets completely.

To make Vanilla layer

  • Mix milk and sugar in a pan, keep it on the stove top and bring it to a gentle simmer. To this add cream and lower the flame. Keep stirring it with wired whisk at regular intervals.
  • Next, add remaining diluted 1tsp agar agar and stir to combine well. Add salt, vanilla essence, switch off the flame. Let it cool.
  • Now remove the glasses (with set mango layer) and gently pour this milk cream mixture over mango layer.
  • Set it in the refrigerator for 4 hours. Remove and serve with mango chunks, fresh berry and mint leaves.

Notes

1. This pannacotta tastes great when paired with fresh fruits like strawberries, cherries and peaches also
2. Panna cotta is gluten free in its simple form. It's also easily adaptable with a few easy dairy replacements and can be made vegan also.