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Peppermint Cookie Panna Cotta

top view of Peppermint Cookie Panna Cotta next to some candy cane and BetterStevia Peppermint Cookie
Servings
6

This festive vegan panna cotta delivers a cool, creamy twist on the traditional holiday dessert that features a bright peppermint flavor and a silky coconut cream base. Naturally sweetened with BetterStevia® Peppermint Cookie Liquid Sweetener and thickened with a vegan substitute for gelatin, NOW Real Food® Agar Powder, it’s a no-bake treat that feels indulgent but is easy to prepare. Created in partnership with our friends at VegNews, it’s the perfect plant-based, make-ahead dessert to wow guests at winter gatherings.

Ingredients
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 (14-ounce) cans coconut cream
1 teaspoon Agar Powder
1 vanilla bean
Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Directions
  1. Lightly grease six 4-ounce ramekins with vegetable oil and set aside.
  2. In a medium pot, add coconut cream, peppermint cookie stevia, and agar powder.
  3. Split vanilla bean lengthwise, scrape out seeds, and add seeds and pod to pot.
  4. Set pot over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir frequently for about 3 minutes to fully dissolve agar-agar. Remove from heat and discard vanilla pod.
  5. Divide mixture evenly between prepared ramekins. Refrigerate 1 hour, or until fully set.
  6. Once set, remove from refrigerator and run a thin knife around edge of each panna cotta to loosen. Place a serving plate on top of ramekins, invert, and gently tap or wiggle until the panna cotta releases.
  7. Garnish with fresh mint and serve.
     

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