Easy Strawberry Panna Cotta Recipe with Agar Agar

What is Strawberry Panna Cotta?

For most of us, panna cotta is a dish that we have heard of on cooking shows like MasterChef. When prepared correctly, this simple dessert is light, airy and extremely fluffy—giving it a texture that is smooth and creamy to our singing taste buds.

Strawberry panna cotta is a type of panna cotta that infuses the tart sweetness of strawberries with the sweet and fluffy nature of the panna cotta. However, this dessert has a downside that makes it unfriendly to vegetarians and vegans—the use of gelatin.

But that’s about to change. With this easy-to-cook recipe, we have modified the panna cotta using the agar agar gelling agent instead of gelatin to make it edible for individuals and dessert enthusiasts from all walks of life. So let’s dig right in.

Ingredients for Strawberry Panna Cotta

Serving

Serves 8 cups

Ingredients

500 mL of Milk
400 mL of Cream
100g of Meron Strawberry Panna Cotta Mix
Sugar (as needed)
Salt (no more than a pinch)

How to Make Strawberry Panna Cotta (Step-by-Step Recipe)

Step 1
Pour 500 mL of milk and 400 mL of Cream into a vessel and heat.
Step 2
Add the Strawberry Panna Cotta mixture to the vessel
Step 3
Add sugar to taste and a small pinch of salt for flavour and mix the solution until the panna cotta powder is dissolved completely.
Step 4
Once the mixture is dissolved uniformly, pour the mixture into a deep dish and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Step 5
Serve the panna cotta cold to your guests, and watch their faces light up from each bite of this sweet dessert.

Variations - Strawberry Panna Cotta Cake

You can alternatively make a Strawberry Panna cotta cake with two extra steps.

By creating a base and a vanilla layer, you can pour the strawberry panna cotta mixture on top to create a decadent, light and airy strawberry panna cotta cake that will be the life of any dessert soirees that you throw!

Here’s how you can make a Strawberry Panna Cotta Cake:

Ingredients

For the Base

1/2 cup pistachios, roasted and salted
1 cup almonds
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 3 tablespoons of honey

For the Vanilla Layer

1 can full-fat coconut milk
500 mL of milk
1 teaspoon agar agar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or 3 tablespoons of honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step 1: Preparing the Base

Put the pistachios and almonds into a food processor and grind them until they have a sand-like consistency.
Add the maple syrup or honey and process until the mixture becomes sticky.
Transfer this sticky mixture into a baking mould lined with parchment paper.
Press the base firmly into the base with a spoon or the bottom of a glass and place it in the freezer to set.

Step 2: The Vanilla Layer

In a small pan, combine the milk with 1 teaspoon of agar agar and bring the mixture up to a simmer for 30 seconds. Remove the mixture from heat when the agar agar is thoroughly dissolved.
In a larger pan, heat the coconut milk (don’t boil).
When the coconut milk is warm—add maple syrup/honey, lemon juice and vanilla.
Slowly add the agar agar mixture to the larger pan and stir until it is fully dissolved.
Let the mixture cool down at room temperature, then pour it over the cold base crust and place it in the fridge.

Step 3: The Strawberry Panna Cotta Layer

Prepare the Strawberry Panna Cotta mixture as detailed above.
Leave the mixture to cool at room temperature, then pour it over the cold vanilla layer and place it in the fridge.
Chill the entire dish until it has set, and then serve it to your guests.

Get the Strawberry Panna Cotta Premix from MeronKart

Regular strawberry panna cotta recipes take time and effort. Getting the measurements wrong can be disastrous for your recipe.

That is why we have created the perfect strawberry panna cotta instant dessert mix—with all the necessary, high-quality panna cotta ingredients to create the creamiest and fluffiest strawberry panna cottas.

This powdered instant mix is made with sugar, agar agar gelling agent, natural colouring and flavouring—so that you can get the perfect measurement for your panna cotta every time.

Don’t worry about the mess and fuss of using measuring cups. Get rid of all the confusion—use Meron’s strawberry panna cotta premix to save yourself time and get the perfect dessert for your welcomed guests.

FAQs

Is Meron’s strawberry panna cotta mix vegan?
Yes. We use a vegan gelling agent known as agar agar—which is an organic substitute for gelatin.
Is panna cotta a type of custard?
No. Real custard uses egg yolks instead of agar agar or gelatin.
Should I serve my strawberry panna cotta dessert cold?
Yes. Panna cotta desserts are best served cold—it can melt if you leave it out for too long.
Should the panna cotta dessert jiggle?
Yes. The panna cotta dessert will slightly wiggle with every touch—if made properly.