Coconut Cream Panna Cotta with Lime Zest

This Coconut Cream Panna Cotta reimagines the classic Italian set custard as a fully ketogenic, dairy-free dessert without sacrificing an ounce of its signature silky texture. Full-fat coconut cream is gently warmed with vanilla and monk fruit sweetener, then set with gelatin until it wobbles perfectly on the spoon. The result is a rich, tropical-tasting treat with virtually no net carbs and no refined sugar, making it an ideal finish to any keto meal. The addition of fresh lime zest cuts through the richness of the coconut cream, adding a fragrant citrus brightness that keeps every bite feeling light rather than heavy. Because the recipe relies on gelatin rather than eggs for its structure, there's no baking required — simply heat, whisk, pour, and chill. It's an elegant, make-ahead dessert that's as suited to a weeknight treat as it is to dinner party service, proving that a strict ketogenic diet can still include silky, indulgent sweets.

Ingredients

• 2 cupsfull-fat coconut cream, canned, well-shaken
• 0.5 cupunsweetened almond milk
• 2 tspPowdered gelatin
• 3 tbspcold water, for blooming gelatin
• 0.33 cupMonk fruit sweetener, adjust to taste
• 1 tspvanilla extract
• 2 tsplime zest, freshly grated, plus more for garnish
• 0.125 tspFine sea salt

Method

1. Pour the cold water into a small bowl and sprinkle the powdered gelatin evenly over the top. Let it sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes to bloom and soften. 10:00
2. In a saucepan, combine the coconut cream, almond milk, monk fruit sweetener, and sea salt. Whisk over medium heat until the sweetener dissolves and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and freshly grated lime zest until evenly combined.
5. Divide the mixture evenly among four ramekins.
6. Cover the ramekins and refrigerate until fully set, about 4 hours or overnight. 240:00
7. Before serving, garnish each panna cotta with a little extra fresh lime zest grated on top.