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Looking for a fancy dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make? Made with agar, this dreamy panna cotta sets beautifully, delivering a cool, creamy bite that pairs perfectly with tangy berries or homemade compote.

You will need

Serves 4-6

  • 4 cups soy milk or coconut cream
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon agar powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Limoncello liqueur (optional)
  • 1 cup jam or fruit compote

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Directions

5 mins to prep

10 mins to cook

2 hours to set

  1. Step 1

    Add all the ingredients except for the jam (or fruit compote) to a medium saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. The simmering will help activate the agar.

  2. Step 2

    Take off the heat and pour into 4-6 lightly greased moulds (silicone moulds work well) or serving dishes (just make sure the dish can withstand the heat). Allow to cool and set on a bench for approximately 1 hour. It should set at room temperature.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 more hour, or until fully set. If using moulds, invert onto serving plates.

  4. Step 4

    When ready to serve, top each panna cotta with a layer of jam or drizzle over homemade fruit compote.

Hot tip!

For an easy homemade fruit compote to pour over your panna cotta instead of jam:

Place 2 cups of fresh or frozen berries, 2 tablespoons sugar or maple syrup and the juice of 1/2 lemon into a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. The berries will break down and thicken as it simmers. If it becomes too dry, add a dash of water.

Allow to cool slightly before drizzling over your panna cotta.

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