Make Italian Mango Panna Cotta At Home With 6-Step Recipe

By Garima Johar

April 21, 2026

Panna cotta is a mouthwatering Italian dessert known for its smooth texture. Adding mangoes to the dessert makes the panna cotta much more desirable and perfect for the summer season.

Ingredients

For Panna Cotta: 6 grams gelatin powder 30 ml water or milk 1 cup milk 1 cup heavy cream 50 grams of sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste For the Mango Dressing: 4 large mangoes 5 grams gelatin powder 25 ml water or milk

Step 1

Whisk  gelatin powder and water or milk, as you prefer. Set aside for about 15 minutes till the gelatin softens.

Step 2

Mix milk, heavy cream, and sugar, then heat until the sugar dissolves.

Step 3

Turn off the heat and add the vanilla bean paste. Add the softened gelatin and stir. Strain to get a smooth texture.

Step 4

Pour the panna cotta into glasses and refrigerate for about 4 hours.

Step 5

Blend mangoes until smooth. Heat the puree with the gelatin until fully combined, then let it set.

Step 6

Add the mango puree to the panna cotta glasses and refrigerate for about 3 more hours till set.