Description
This no-bake layered dessert features vibrant dragon fruit and creamy coconut layers, complemented by tangy passion fruit. It’s an elegant, naturally vegan, and family-friendly treat made with agar-agar for a perfect set.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g fresh dragon fruit flesh, divided
- 120 g granulated sugar, divided
- 8 g agar-agar powder, divided
- 800 ml full-fat coconut milk, divided
- 5 ml alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 60 ml passion fruit purée
- 2.5 ml lime zest
- Small cubes fresh dragon fruit (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Dragon Fruit Layer: Blend 200 g dragon fruit flesh, 400 ml coconut milk, and 60 g sugar until smooth. Strain the mixture for a silky texture.
- Simmer First Layer: Pour the strained mixture into a saucepan. Whisk in 4 g agar-agar powder. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until the agar-agar fully dissolves.
- Set First Layer: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into 4-6 serving glasses, filling each halfway. Refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until set but still slightly tacky.
- Prepare Passion Fruit Layer: In a separate saucepan, combine the remaining 400 ml coconut milk, 60 g sugar, passion fruit purée, and 4 g agar-agar powder. Whisk well to remove lumps.
- Simmer Second Layer: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the agar-agar fully dissolves.
- Set Second Layer: Remove from heat and stir in the lime zest. Carefully pour the passion fruit mixture over the set dragon fruit layer. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until completely firm.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional fresh dragon fruit cubes and optional extra passion fruit purée before serving.
Notes
Agar-agar must be simmered thoroughly for 2-3 minutes to activate and set properly. Ensure the first layer is firm enough to support the second layer, but still slightly tacky, before pouring to prevent separation. This dessert is not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Dragon Fruit, Panna Cotta, Vegan Dessert, No-Bake, Layered Dessert, Tropical, Coconut, Passion Fruit