Coconut Key Lime Panna Cotta
Last year, I had trouble finding key limes. They were either short in supply or my grocery store just sucked at carrying them so I had to settle for key lime juice. I was eager to get my hands on some fresh key limes this year so I can make everything key lime!! I did not go as crazy as the meyer lemons a few weeks ago but I did get two bags and the first thing I made was this coconut key lime panna cotta. Are you surprised coconut was my first flavor combo? You know me better than that 🙂 But I do have a classic key lime pie on the way for you.
Panna cotta is one of those desserts that I think is very under-appreciated. It is such a delicious concoction that is extremely easy to whip up and should be used as an arsenal in one’s goodie bag. Have guests coming over for dinner? Want to impress the in-laws without a lot of work? Or just have a sweet craving? Panna cotta is the answer!!
I think it was Lindsay who recently called it adult jell-o and I totally agree with her. It’s a silky, smooth, custard with an endless possibilities of flavor combinations. This coconut key lime panna cotta is a tropical delight and just perfect for Spring. A sweet creamy coconut custard is mixed with tart citrus and topped with a key lime mousse that is light in itself to be a stand alone dessert.
So if you are looking for something special, different and just easy to make this Spring, this panna cotta is for you!
Excuse while I enjoy my fresh key lime haul!!
Coconut Key Lime Panna Cotta
Ingredients
Coconut Panna Cotta
- 1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest and juice of 3 key limes
Key Lime Mousse
- 1 tablespoon finely grated key lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, divided
- ½ cup granulated sugar, divided
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
To make mousse:
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the key lime zest, juice, ¼ cup unsalted butter and ¼ cup sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs yolks, egg and remaining sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes. While whisking constantly, slowly pour the hot key lime mixture into the egg mixture. Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly. Keep whisking until curd thickens and whisk leaves a trail, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining butter until melted completely. Transfer curd to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto surface, Chill until completely cool, at least 2 hours.
- When ready to serve panna cotta, whisk heavy cream in a small bowl until soft peaks forms. Fold whipped cream into key lime curd until completely combined. Spoon the mousse over the chilled panna cotta.
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Z, this coconut key lime panna cotta is gorgeous!!!! Adult jell-o . . so true!!! love this!!! Happy Monday!!
Thanks Alice!! Hope you are having a good week!
I LOVE panna cotta. It totally is under appreciated. Love the flavors here. I’m dreaming of summer with this one!
It totally is!! This is summer perfect too!
I go crazy for anything citrus AND coconut! We have a key lime tree but this year I only picked a handful of limes. I need to try this panna cotta soon!
I know you do!! Love that you have a key lime tree!!
I don’t think I’ve ever had panna cotta, and I’ve never made it because I was convinced it was difficult. Yes I was wrong. Yes I need this in my life.
Really? You need to fix that soon!!
I am totally not surprised that coconut found its way into this panna cotta recipe. And I am so glad you found key limes because this is wonderful.
Hahha you know me too well 🙂
Love this panna cotta! It looks so so pretty and the coconut and lime combo is the best!
Thanks Kelly!!
Ohhh, girl, you always know the way to my heart! Key lime is one of my favorite dessert flavors and this pana cotta looks GORGE!
Always!!!
This is stunning! I love lime and coconut together!
Thanks Annie!
You have to know how I feel about this flavor combination — it’s a favorite of mine! I love panna cotta, and this looks incredible!
Oh I thought of you!! Just perfect combo for you!!
This year I’m having a minor obsession with key limes, too! I want to put key lime juice in EVERYTHING. This panna cotta looks divine! Must-make.
I like the obsession!!!
I have GOT to try making this!
YES!!
I need to go on the hunt for Key limes now so I can get this panna cotta goodness in my belly!
You started me on this coconut key lime path last year with your cookbook. Forever grateful 😉
Amazing recipe! I love coconut and lime flavors.. and looks so great too!
Thanks dear!
Last year I made baked key lime donuts, but haven’t thought about baking with key limes this season. I’ll have to change that ASAP and make this awesome panna cotta!
Oh now that sounds like a great idea…baked key lime donuts!!
Yummm! I love everything about this panna-cotta, especially the color. Totally screaming Spring.
It is screaming Spring!!
I haven’t found key limes yet but when I do, this panna cotta will happen!
I hope you find some soon!!
Adult jell-o. I love it! Looks so good 🙂
my stores never carry any key limes around. I really don’t know what’s wrong with them! Panna cotta really is under appreciated, but a recipe like this would surely change that!
Haha, love this take on “adult jello”! Looks amazing!
Perfect combination! I love this recipe.
Thanks Tonya!
I don’t make panna cotta enough! This looks amazing!
I LOVE key lime pie, and I would be all over this coconut key lime panna cotta too! I actually have panna cotta on my to do list this weekend!
This panna cotta is so darn pretty!!! I had a hard time getting key limes last year too – I need to make it a point to find some this year!
I don’t know why they are always so hard to find. Hope you get some soon!
All these flavors coming together for this panna cotta look amazing! I can’t wait to taste that coconut key lime!
Thanks Pamela! It’s a great combo 🙂
Beautiful flavor combination, Z! Panna cotta is such a fabulous dessert that is so easy to make, I don’t know why we don’t make it more often at our house. Thanks for an inspiring recipe!
Oh, you got key limes?! I will have to check and see if they have some at my store! I can never seem to find them and I love them so much! Panna cotta is a favorite of mine too- I love how easy it is to make and so adaptable too. Lime + coconut = perfection! So, so pretty Zainab!
Yes! I found them earlier than normal this year and was lucky to grab two bags. Although I looked yesterday and I couldn’t see them. Need to make some key lime bars!!