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Lemon Panna Cotta (dairy free, paleo)

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Panna Cotta is a quick and easy dessert that is sure to impress.  I have always loved the delicate taste of a good panna cotta.  And now I have a dairy free version that I can feel good about feeding to my family. Today’s recipe: Lemon Panna Cotta.

Sometimes the best things are the most simple.  Making dairy free and paleo-friendly  panna cotta is a breeze.  It requires just a few minutes of prep.  You do, however, have to plan a bit ahead as it does require at least 4 hours to set in the fridge.

Loaded with good quality fat and grass fed gelatin (shown to improve skin, digestion, and bone/joint health,) this delicate dessert can be eaten for breakfast or dessert.  Read more HERE about the health benefits of gelatin.

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I have to admit that I have made this lemon panna cotta 3 times over the past week.  The creamy richness of the coconut milk pairs perfectly with the zesty lemon flavor.  I’m always delighted when the panna cotta slides right out of the custard cups or ramekins so beautifully.  It’s the simple things, right?

I hope you enjoy it!  And Happy Spring, everyone!

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Lemon Panna Cotta (dairy free, paleo)

  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
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Ingredients

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk (like this), divided
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp grass fed gelatin (like this)
  • 3 TBS raw honey (like this) OR real maple syrup (like this)
  • zest from 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • OPTIONAL: lemon zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Whisk together one cup of the canned coconut milk and lemon zest in a medium pan. Bring to just below a boil, turn off heat, cover, and allow to infuse.
  2. Pour the rest of the coconut milk into a shallow bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the surface and allow to BLOOM for 10 minutes.
  3. Once gelatin has bloomed, gently reheat the coconut milk/lemon mixture to just below a boil and whisk in the coconut milk/gelatin until completely dissolved. Turn off heat.
  4. Whisk in the sweetener of choice and vanilla.
  5. Strain with a sieve and pour into 3 small dishes and allow to chill until set (at least 4 hours.)
  6. Run a sharp knife around the edge of each cup and unmold onto a serving plate, and garnish as desired OR you can place the chilled cups into a hot water bath for a minute or two to make removal a titch easier.

Notes

I usually use a canned coconut milk without any additives. However, I have found that this panna cotta tends to separate a bit if there are no emulsifiers in it. It still tastes AMAZING. It just isn’t as pretty

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  1. gina says

    April 5, 2014 at 6:27 am

    hi there! this looks delicious! i made a panna cotta for the first time a few months ago and it was amazing! we even had it for breakfast a few times with fresh berries. I stopped making it because I could not find a coconut milk that is organic/bpa free/ guar gum free. I even made my own coconut milk and tried to make the panna cotta with that, but it never gelled. are you concerned with the guar gum??

    thanks so much!

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    • Katja says

      April 6, 2014 at 7:08 pm

      I usually always use this brand of BPA and additive free coconut milk—-> http://amzn.to/POF11Y I order it online by the case. I use ALOT of it.
      However, this recipe works better with a coconut milk that has an emulsifier. Not ideal but this is not something that I eat all of the time. I eat clean and healthy most of the time and a little guar gum isn’t going to get me. 😉 I just love this recipe so much. I do sometimes make it with the additive free coconut milk. It still works. It just separates a bit. Still tastes amazing. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  2. mandi says

    May 14, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    Curious does this taste like coconut at all or mainly lemon?

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    • Katja says

      May 15, 2014 at 7:07 am

      It is does have a light coconut taste but mostly a creamy lemony taste. It’s subtle!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie says

    August 12, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I followed the recipe to a tee, but somehow mine just overwhelmingly tastes like honey. Is it supose to?

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    • Katja says

      August 12, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      The taste of honey should not be overwhelming. I tend to use a lighter local honey because I don’t like strong honeys. Maybe the honey that you have is darker and stronger. I also love this with maple syrup. That may be more your flavor???? 🙂

      Reply
  4. adi says

    May 14, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    hey (: i want to try this recepie, how many grams or ounces are in one cup coconut milk? i assume there are different kinds and i wonder which one you used?
    thanks a lot! looks like a greate recepie

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    • Katja Heino says

      May 16, 2016 at 1:45 pm

      Hi, there! I use a 15 ounce can of full fat coconut milk. This is the one that I like because it comes in a BPA free can —–> http://amzn.to/22dY9Xc

      Reply
  5. Iris says

    October 24, 2016 at 5:54 am

    Hi, I was wondering if you’ve ever tried making the recipe vegan? Using Agar Agar and another sweetener. Do you have any experience with those and how much it should be in that case? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      October 24, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Hi, Iris! Sorry, I have not tried using agar agar for this. But if you decide to try it, I would LOVE to hear. Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Paula Mitchell says

    January 18, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    Just made it, was delicious. The full family loved it! And I had some cherry reduction adding to another level. Love it thanks a lot. Great for my next dinner party.

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      January 23, 2018 at 9:55 am

      Cherry reduction sounds amazing with this. Yay! So glad you loved it. 🙂

      Reply

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