Coconut Panna Cotta with Passionfruit and Mangoes

Recipe From What's For Lunch, Honey?

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes Includes time in refrigerator for setting

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

• 40 g sugar

• 3 sheets gelatin, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes

• 100ml almond milk

• 400ml coconut milk

• 1 lime. zest and juice

• 3 passionfruits

• 1 mango, peeled and cubed

• 5 tablespoons maple syrup

• Lemon basil leaves (optional), coarsely chopped

Method:

1. In a saucepan over a medium-low heat allow the sugar to caramelize to a light golden color. Add the coconut and almond milk milk to the caramel. Drain and squeeze any excess water from the gelatine sheets and dissolve in a few tablespoons of the liquid. Pour back into the pan. Allow the mixture to cook for approx 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat

2. Once the liquid has cooled slightly stir in the lime zest and juice, then divide into 4 individual dessert or ramekin bowls. Allow the panna cotta to set for at least 4 hours in the fridge.

3. Spoon out the passionfruit into a saucepan and together with the maple syrup cook for a minute or two. Allow to cool.

4. Remove panna cottas from the refrigerator and before serving top with the passionfruit sauce and fresh mango cubes. Sprinkle with the lemon basil, if using.

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