Description
Matcha lovers will adore this silky creamy coconut & matcha panna cotta dessert blending Japanese green tea elegance with Italian culinary techniques. Smooth coconut milk and delicate matcha powder create a luxurious dessert you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) thick coconut cream
- 1 – 1 ¼ tsps organic gelatin
- 1 – 1 ½ tsps organic matcha powder
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) water
- Stevia or preferred sweetener to taste
- ½ – 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food-grade peppermint, basil, lemon, or lime essential oil (to taste)
- ½ – 1 tsp spirulina powder
Instructions
- Gelatin Activation: In a saucepan, whisk gelatin, water, and matcha powder to form a vibrant green paste, allowing the mixture to rest and develop a thick consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Add coconut cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract to the gelatin mixture. Warm gently over low heat, stirring continuously to dissolve gelatin and blend ingredients seamlessly.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste and adjust the flavor profile, ensuring a balanced and harmonious blend of coconut and matcha.
- Portioning and Chilling: Distribute the mixture evenly into serving vessels. Refrigerate for 2.5-3.5 hours until the panna cotta sets into a delicate, trembling texture.
- Serving: Remove from the refrigerator and present the sophisticated dessert, showcasing the luxurious combination of creamy coconut and earthy matcha.
Notes
- Activate Gelatin Properly: Ensure gelatin dissolves completely by whisking it with water and matcha powder, creating a smooth paste without lumps.
- Control Heat Carefully: Warm ingredients gently over low heat to prevent scalding, which can break down the delicate protein structure and ruin the panna cotta’s texture.
- Chill for Perfect Consistency: Refrigerate for exactly 2.5-3.5 hours to achieve the signature trembling, silky-smooth texture that defines an exceptional panna cotta.
- Customize Flavor Boldly: Experiment with sweetness levels and optional aromatics to personalize the dessert, balancing the earthy matcha with your preferred taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg