I would probably replace the broken TV and blender. Truthfully speaking, I don’t really miss it for now but that’s the only thing(s) that I could think of which needs replacing.
Mind is complex. It often wanders into the unrealistic realms and we begin to crave for things that usually is a want rather than a need.
I’m pretty sure we need a blender for now. But I’d throw in a need if it gets me to my real objective: wanting the freshest ocean-kissed coconuts.
Oh dear, I’d love to think I live and breathe coconut.
Life without coconut is literally unimaginable. Curries without coconut is not nearly as delectable.
And then, there’s coconut water. Not boxed but the real deal. Picking out fresh coconut and hacking atop to get into its white meaty flesh and nectar. There can’t be better reasons to WANT more fresh and authentic coconuts in our life.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (400ml/13.5 fl oz) thick coconut milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 vanilla bean, slited & seeds scraped
- 1 envelope (2 tsp) powdered gelatin
- 4 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp coconut rum
Compote:
- 8 fresh figs, quartered
- 1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
Directions:
- Add coconut milk, sugar and slitted vanilla bean into a non-stick saucepan. Gently heat coconut milk until warm. Do not simmer or boil.
- In a small bowl, stir powdered gelatin and water. Add this mixture into warm coconut milk. Stir to smoothen gelatin paste and continue to warm milk for 10 more minutes or until mixture begins to thicken.
- Remove panna cotta from heat and gently cool before adding coconut rum. Strain thickened concoction through a fine mesh strainer before spooning into fancy dessert glasses. Refrigerate coconut panna cotta for at least 2 hours.
- While panna cotta chills, prepare fig compote by adding all the ingredients into a small non-stick saucepan. Gently simmer on medium low heat. Using a wooden spoon, stir to soften, mash and thicken fresh fig compote. Remove compote to lightly cool before serving it atop chilled panna cotta. Enjoy!
Have a great weekend, friends. Take this time to prioritize a need and occasionally fulfilling what you want.
If you had $1,000 to spare, what would you do with it? Just don’t waste it all on coconuts 😉
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Just lovely. I sure couldn’t live without coconut either. Beautiful colors girlfriend.
Ash — thank you so much, sweetie 🙂
Fresh coconut water is my need. Your pictures are soooo gorgeous and lovely recipe as always. Well, If I had $1000 to spare, probably take a mini-road trip somewhere quick 🙂
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come to think of it, i’m also tempted to go on a road-trip! it’s been a while and i hate flying so much.
lovely styling friend. And what a great combo.
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Gorgeous!! And I loooove a good panna cotta. So silky smooth.
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fantastic recipe! I’m a sucker for anything with coconut! I would probably splurge on a new blender as well…and then maybe a dehydrator or a juicer 😉 You know you’re a foodie when…
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What a yummm recipe.I love the balsamic here!
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I’m really intrigued by the balsamic fig compote and I wasn’t very much into coconut before reading your post… but sounds like I missed the food of the gods!
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Daniela — oh yes, you are missing out!! get onto the coconut bandwagon 🙂
I couldn’t imagine life without coconut either! Beautiful recipe Kiran. xx
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Fabulous and refined! This panna cotta is very tempting.
Cheers,
Rosa
Rosa — thank you, friend 🙂
Gorgeous layers, your balsamic fig compote sounds divine!
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Life without coconut would be a sad one for sure!
Beautiful recipe Kiran…. love it!
Reem — thank you 🙂
If I had spare cash I would get a new hob!
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I think I want…not I NEED this Coconut Panna Cotta w/ Balsamic Fig Compote! So gorgeous and lovely flavors!
If I have $1000 to spare, I would take a mini vacation! Definitely need some time off. 😛
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Amy — mini vacay sounds like a great idea! don’t we all need it 🙂
I feel the same way about coconut! I love the stuff 😀 I also feel the same way about figs too 😛
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Lorraine — yay for coconuts and figs 😉
This sounds so divine. I am definitely going to try it. 🙂
Felicia — thank you and please do let me know how it tastes 🙂
love coconut milk…yummy panna cota…what a lovely presentation….
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What a truly Amazing double recipe all into one! Waw even!
Lovely & beautifully presented too: Another mustmake of yours! Yumm yumm Yummm!
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Sophie — thank you friend!! please let me know how it tastes 🙂
Healthy and delicious, figs are so versatile 🙂
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Each image is so meticulously crafted! There’s something beautiful about a still life with luscious fruits! 🙂
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Dear Kiran,
Coconut is such a great ingredient for desserts and the surprise of figs too!!
Dear Chopinand — ditto!!
I’d buy the $500 Breville or Robot Coupe food processor or a new Kitchen Aid pro mixer, or put it towards a new espresso machine, but it wouldn’t really make a dent in the $5000 price tag. Oh well.
These however could very easily help me get over it. They’re gorgeous!
Nazneen
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Nazneen — sigh, i know. $1K is nothing these days, right? 😀
A wonderful dessert! I can’t get enough of coconut!
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you’d be jealous now Kiran, I just sipped some fresh coconut water and enjoying the idle weekend !:P But on the downside, I haven’t seen fresh figs in the market here, I love your styling..so dreamy:-)
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Jehanne — ha! i am so jealous, but not for long 😉
This panna cotta looks delish Kiran! What a wonderful mix of flavors!
Shashi — thank you, my dear 🙂
What lovely flavors Kirun! Coconut and figs sound gorgeous together!
I think if I had a $1,000 I’d buy a new camera lens. Definitely not a need, but a BIG want. 🙂
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Maria — thanks, friend! good idea on the lens!
Want versus need. I have this conversation all the time. With my husband, with much children, and with myself! But I agree with you – coconut water – real coconut water, straight from the coconut would be a true treat.
This is beautiful, Kiran 🙂
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Liren — thanks, sweet friend. and yes, nothing compares to slurping fresh coconut water right out of its shell 🙂
Spending $1K on coconuts wouldn’t be a bad thing! It’s been too long since I’ve bought a fresh coconut and cracked its shell – I need to do that again. In the meantime, maybe I’ll just make this lovely dish. Terrific pictures! Thanks for this.
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John — yikes! can’t never muster enough courage to spend $1K on coconuts 😀
I really wanna taste pannacotta once !
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Priyajana — it tastes very similar to jello, but silkier and not as jelly-like, if you know what I mean 😀
Such beautiful photographs. I love the colour and light and everything about them!
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This looks delectable, that fig compote is calling my name! I’m sure that it makes a lovely addition to the coconut.
If I had all that money I’d probably get myself a decent camera 😉
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Consuelo — thanks and that’s a great idea 🙂
I think I would also buy a new blender. Mine got melted when my sister set my kitchen on fire 🙁
This looks SO good! I love anything coconut 🙂
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Cathleen — so sorry about the fire in your kitchen. hope everyone is well.
What a gorgeous panna cotta and I LOVE the balsamic fig topping!
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I love the fig/balsamic combo – the sweetness is so complimentary.
Always love your pics – they are so well composed.
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Kiran, what a gorgeous dessert! Love those cute little glasses. Pinned!
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Smile. I love coconut too. After reading this post…my want is turning into a definite need! Thank you for sharing. What a delicious and lovely way to end the weekend and start the week!
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Panna cotta is one of my favorite desserts. I love the balsamic fig compote in here. So elegant and delicious! Beautiful photos as always Kiran! 🙂
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You never cease to impress me from photos to recipes, this is an awesome idea for those who does not like cream or milk.
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Raymund — thank you so much, my dear friend. This has coconut milk instead and who wouldn’t like it, right 😀
we are always amused by the beautiful combination of flavors you come up with your dishes…this is our new favorite…we heart coconuts and figs alike and this dessert is one of the best ways to celebrate them,thanks for sharing 🙂
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Sounds really yummy – light and refreshing.
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Gorgeous pics! I think I could eat like three of these 🙂
If I had $1000 I would shout myself some tickets to India so that I could slurp coconut water standing on a street corner every day 🙂
Oh and see family and all that….hehe……
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Deepa — thank you so much! totally can agree with you about sipping coconut water in India. it’s very nostalgic 😀
You are a coconut fan aren’t you 😉 lovely shots and great recipe!
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Kiran – this looks wonderful…love the balsamic figs! Have you ever tried coconut sugar? It is fabulous – and a healthier sugar too!
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Ina — yes! we love coconut sugar! in fact, anything and everything coconutty has my vote 😀
What a beautiful dessert.
Val — thank you so much 🙂
You made me fall in love with pannacotta all over again, Kiran!
I couldn’t have agreed more with you about ‘wants’ and ‘needs’ (something i first learnt while doing my MBA). My micro-oven has been out of order for almost a year now…initially I thought life would be tough without it but gradually I realized it was just a notion in my mind! 😉
BTW, I loved the first shot and the one by the window 🙂
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Taruna — awww, so glad 🙂 and I’ve learnt how to live without TV. seriously.
wow wow wow divine and first class pics
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This is a work of art!!! So pretty!!
Ashley — awww, thank you so much!!
bookmarking. You make everything look so good… I also like that you used coconut milk instead of cream, they are both insanely high in fat, but at least coconut has some benefits, better than cream. Brilliant!
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Nisha — thanks a lot, my sweet friend. i hope you’ll enjoy devouring it 🙂
This is so beautiful, Kiran, as always.
Did you just tilt these in the fridge while they chilled? I’ve been so curious to try that.
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Christina — thanks so much, sweetie. Yes, i tilted the cups in the fridge (against a support) before adding the panna cotta and chilling.
mmmmm – look so yummy!
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I would go on a trip to Rome! Coconut is my husband’s big love! He would love to have this panna cotta
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Katerina — can I follow you on the trip? 😀
Amazing combination! I would never pair figs with coconut, but it sounds so delicious, I’ll definitely try it too.
PS I’m sorry for such late comments. I was on long holidays in Japan and so busy, I hardly had time to go on internet.
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Sissi — aww, thanks friend! do let me know how it tastes 🙂
ps: are you kidding me? why do you need to say sorry? did we signed a contract on blogging obligations? Nope. and blogging should truly be fun, not obligation 🙂
Thank you so much, Kiran, for all the kind words. I really appreciate it.
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I would go on vacation! And I can’t live without coconut either. These presentation on these are absolutely beautiful, and your photos are lovely as always!
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Natasha — thank you and I think vacation is due for everyone 🙂
If I had $1000 I’d go on a short trip somewhere new, eat some great food and make some nice memories.
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This sounds heavenly.
Kimberly — thanks sweetie 🙂
Wow, the pics are AWESOME. I want me some panna cotta right now! Come to think of it, I could also do with some fresh coconut water. the boxed kind is so yucky.
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Shefali — thank you so much! i can’t stand boxed coconut water too. it never tastes as delicious, fresh and authentic.
Awesome and tempting
Shanthi — thank you!
**Oh dear, I’d love to think I live and breathe coconut.**
Love the sentence. Love the Dessert! MMmmmm
MIC — thank you 🙂
I spy two servings in your lovely photos. Is that how mainy the recipe yields?
Hi Katie — it yields 2 large or 3 moderate servings 🙂
Lovely!!! This is by far our favorite photos from you…
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Absolutely love fresh fig!!
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