Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Panna Cotta Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, combine 900ml thickened cream, 500ml full-cream milk, 2 cinnamon quills, 2 tsp ground nutmeg, 2 bay leaves, and 1/2 cup honey. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the mixture is hot but not boiling—this should take about 5-7 minutes.
- While the cream mixture is warming, soak 7 platinum-strength gelatine leaves in cold water for 5-7 minutes until they soften. Once softened, remove the gelatine from the water and add it to the hot cream mixture, stirring until completely dissolved. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the spices and bay leaves, then allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Once the mixture has cooled, whisk in 1 cup of Greek-style yoghurt until smooth and well combined. Pour the mixture into your desired serving dish or individual glasses, and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or until the panna cotta is fully set.
Raspberry Cream Preparation
- While the panna cotta sets, prepare the raspberry cream by beating 300ml thickened cream with 2 tbsp icing sugar in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer. Beat until soft peaks form, and the cream is fluffy but not overwhipped.
- Carefully fold in the remaining raspberries, leaving some whole for garnish, then refrigerate this delightful raspberry cream until ready to assemble.
Trifle Assembly
- After the panna cotta has set, layer the panna cotta in a trifle dish or individual cups. Next, add a layer of 6 choc mini sponge rolls, sliced to fit, followed by a handful of fresh raspberries. Repeat the layers until the dish is filled.
- Once you’ve assembled the trifle layers, spoon the chilled raspberry cream generously on top, allowing it to cascade over the edges for an eye-catching effect. Finish the presentation with fresh raspberries, shaved dark chocolate, and optional mint leaves.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Make Colin’s raspberry and panna cotta trifle a day in advance for optimal flavor blending; add fresh garnishes just before serving to keep them bright and appealing.
