Dairy-free Coconut Panna Cotta 2 Ways--The Perfect Easy Fancy Dessert

Fruited Panna Cotta

1. Dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons gelatin in 1 cup coconut milk.  Let sit for 5 minutes to fully hydrate the gelatin.
2. Heat the coconut milk and gelatin over medium heat, being careful not to let it boil.  Stir continuously until the gelatin is fully dissolved, which will take around 5 minutes.
3. Puree fruit with sweetener and stir this into the warm coconut milk until evenly combined.  Remove the mixture from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Pour the warm coconut milk mixture into half of the ramekins / jars / dessert dishes, making sure they stay level.  Reserve the other cups for the second batch.   Chill uncovered for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or more.

Plain Coconut Panna Cotta

1. Pour the other cup of coconut milk into a clean saucepan.  Dissolve 1 teaspoon of gelatin into this milk.
2. Heat and stir coconut milk mixture as in step 2.  Stir in 3 tablespoons of sweetener (or stevia to taste). Remove coconut milk mixture from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.  Pour the warm mixture into serving containers.
3. Chill the second batch of panna cotta for 30 minutes uncovered and then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or more.
4. Before serving, garnish with colorful citrus zest, shredded coconut, fruit puree or fruit sauce (like this Sugar-free Blueberry Syrup), or edible flowers (optional).