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Passion Fruit Panna Cotta (No Gelatin) Delight
Samantha Jones

Passion Fruit Panna Cotta (No Gelatin) Delight

A silky, dairy-free Italian-inspired dessert made with passion fruit, almond milk, and agar-agar to set the texture. Subtly sweet with vanilla and lemon zest, perfect for a halal, vegetarian treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Italian-inspired Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium fresh passion fruits (about 1 cup pulp)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¾ cup sugar (or 1/3 cup maple syrup + ½ cup brown rice syrup)
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (or 1 tsp lemon concentrate)
  • ½ cup strong brewed chilled green tea (or use coconut milk)
  • 1 tsp agar-agar powder

Method
 

  1. Blitz passion fruits in a blender until pulp becomes a smooth puree.
  2. Chill the green tea in a separate bowl.
  3. Mix almond milk, sugar, vanilla bean pods, and lemon juice in a saucepan.
  4. Bring to a simmer, stirring until sugar dissolves (6-8 mins).
  5. Sprinkle agar-agar powder into the warm mixture, whisk for 2 mins to avoid clumps.
  6. Remove from heat, strain into a jar, add passion fruit puree, and stir thoroughly.
  7. Refrigerate 20 mins until firm.
  8. Serve garnished with passion fruit halves and edible flowers.

Notes

Passion fruits must be fully ripe for optimal flavor. If using coconut milk, reduce sugar to taste.
Vanilla bean can be substituted with 2 tsp high-quality vanilla extract.
Lemon zest enhances pectin activation—do not omit.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.