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    Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote

    May 20, 2018 by Kyle Leave a Comment

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.

    Finding out what assigned dish I will get to prepare for a Gr8 Dinner is always exciting. In 2012, I was assigned Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote which was a perfect dessert treat for Anna and Vince's "Shipwrecked" dinner party.

    I had never tasted or made Panna Cotta so initially I was a bit nervous about trying something new until I got out some of my handy dandy cookbooks and searched the internet.

    Overhead and unclose shot of vanilla Panna Cotta with a dab of mango compote on top.

    It wasn't long before I realized that this was going to be quite easy to prepare and certainly one that our family would love!

    One of Joel's favorite desserts is flan and so I knew he would especially love this dish because it is like flan without any eggs.  Panna Cotta is kind of like vanilla pudding but not quite as sweet and honestly just as easy to make!

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.

    In Italian, panna cotta means "cooked cream" which is the perfect base for a sweet or tangy topping. We love to add this super easy to prepare mango compote.

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.

    This recipe will leave you with extra mango compote to add to your toast, waffles, ice cream, yogurt or just eat straight from the spoon! YUM!

    My family likes to add their own amount of compote so I serve it on the side and consequently some of us load it on and some of us just want a dab of extra flavor.

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.

    When entertaining guests, I usually serve the panna cotta with the addition of a small spoonful of the compote on top and then pass a bowl for those folks that want more. For entertaining ease, this dessert can be made two days ahead of time!

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.

    The panna cotta can be poured into a pretty glass or dish and chilled; or, for a bit of a fancier presentation, it is also super easy to chill in a small bowl or mold and flip onto a plate. This will surely impress your guests!

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.

    Everyone will think you spent hours in the kitchen making this delight, when in fact, it is one of the easiest desserts you could decide to make! Go ahead and give it a try and I promise you won't be disappointed!

    Impress your guests with this Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote. It is an unbelievably easy dessert to prepare, tasting much like a vanilla pudding with a bit of fresh fruit sweetness on top.
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    Vanilla Panna Cotta with Mango Compote

    This slightly sweet dessert is unbelievably easy to make and a great treat to impress your guests and can all be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Chilling time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: mango compote, panna cotta
    Servings: 6 4-ounce servings
    Author: Kyle

    Ingredients

    Panna Cotta

    • 3 Tablespoons cold water
    • 3 teaspoons unflavored gelatin, about 1 ½ envelopes
    • 1 ½ cups half & half, divided
    • 1 ½ cups vanilla or plain whole milk yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 vanilla bean, (~ 3" bean) split open and scrape out the seeds
    • pinch salt
    • ⅓ cup sugar

    Mango Compote

    • 2 ripe mangos, cut into chunks
    • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
    • 3 Tablespoons water
    • 2 Tablespoons sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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    Instructions

    Panna Cotta

    • In a small bowl add the cold water. Sprinkle the gelatin on top of the water and then give it a stir. Set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
    • In a large bowl (I use a large glass bowl that has a spout on it for ease of pouring), stir together with a whisk or large spoon 1 cup of the half & half (the remaining ½ cup will be used in the next step), yogurt, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds and pinch of salt.
    • Add to a small saucepan the remaining ½ cup of half & half and the sugar. Cook on medium low heat and continue to stir until it comes to a low simmer and the sugar is completely dissolved. 
    • Add the gelatin mixture to the pan and stir until combined (the mixture will look like applesauce when combined).
    • Add the contents of the pan to the large bowl mixture and stir with a whisk or large spoon until combined.
    • Pour panna cotta into 6 containers (4 ounces each).
    • Refrigerate uncovered for about an hour until the panna cotta is set. Once it is set, cover with plastic wrap until time to garnish and serve.
    • Add the mango compote or other garnish right before serving.

    Mango Compote

    • Combine the mango chunks, lemon juice, lime juice, water, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until the compote becomes thickened.
    • Remove from heat and let cool.
    • If not serving once cooled, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

    Notes

    Gr8 Make Ahead Tips:
    • The panna cotta and the mango compote can each be prepared up to 2 days ahead of time. Cover each separately with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. 
    Gr8 Tip:
    • If using a bowl or mold, lightly spray it first with oil and wipe any excess oil off with a paper towel leaving just a light coat. Pour the panna cotta into the bowl and chill until set. To turn onto a plate, run a sharp knife around the edge of the panna cotta to loosen. (With a wet paper towel, wipe the plate first just to give it a light coat of dampness so that if you need to move the panna cotta once it is on the plate, it will move easier.) Invert onto the plate. If not serving right away, cover lightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    • Our family likes the panna cotta somewhat firm. If you prefer a softer texture, reduce the gelatin to 2 teaspoons dissolved in 2 Tablespoons of cold water.
     
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