Pumpkin Coconut Panna Cottas

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (more than 1 (1/4 ounce) packet)
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 3/4 cups unsweetened coconut milk (a 13.5 ounce can)
• 1 cup canned pure pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup mild honey
• heated to liquefy if solid
• eight (8-ounce) dessert bowls

Instructions

1. 1

   Sprinkle gelatin over water in a very small saucepan and let stand 1 minute to soften.

2. 2

   Heat over medium heat, stirring, until gelatin is dissolved, then remove from heat.

3. 3

   Pulse coconut milk, cream, pumpkin, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a blender to combine, then add gelatin mixture and blend until smooth.

4. 4

   Strain mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl with a spout or transfer to a 4-quart measuring cup.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into bowls and chill, covered, until firm, at least 6 hours.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.

7. 7

   Spread coconut on a rimmed sheet pan and stirring once or twice bake until golden, 8 to 10 minutes, and cool.

8. 8

   Just before serving, sprinkle desserts with coconut and drizzle with honey.