No Dairy Coconut Milk Panna Cotta
A silky smooth, dairy-free dessert set with agar-agar and infused with vanilla and coconut essence. This Italian-inspired no-cook recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs full-fat coconut milk, agar-agar powder, pure maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons agar-agar powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine coconut milk, agar-agar powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a saucepan; whisk until agar-agar dissolves completely.
- Step 2: Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly for 5 minutes until mixture thickens slightly and becomes glossy.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, then pour into 4 ramekins; cool to room temperature before refrigerating for 4 hours until fully set.








