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Colin’s raspberry and panna cotta trifle

Colin's Raspberry and Panna Cotta Trifle: A Festive Delight

Colin’s raspberry and panna cotta trifle is a no-bake dessert that combines creamy panna cotta with juicy raspberries, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Panna Cotta
  • 900 ml thickened cream Substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • 500 ml full-cream milk Almond milk can be used for a lighter option.
  • 2 quills cinnamon Use 1 tsp ground cinnamon as a substitution if needed.
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg Optional for a milder profile.
  • 2 bay leaves Feel free to omit if unavailable.
  • 1 bean vanilla Replace with 2 tsp vanilla extract if necessary.
  • 1/2 cup honey Maple syrup works well for a vegan alternative.
  • 7 platinum-strength gelatine leaves Consider agar-agar for a vegetarian choice.
  • 1 cup Greek-style yoghurt Plain or non-dairy yogurt are good substitutes.
For the Raspberry Cream
  • 300 ml thickened cream Whipped coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 Tbsp icing sugar mixture Powdered sugar is a suitable alternative.
  • 8 punnets raspberries Mixed berries can be used for added variety.
For the Layers
  • 6 choc mini sponge rolls Ladyfinger biscuits or vanilla sponge can also work.
  • 6 mini jam sponge rolls Optional or can be replaced with additional chocolate sponge.
Garnish
  • shaved dark chocolate Omit for a lighter presentation.
  • mint leaves Freshens flavors and adds a pop of color for garnish.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Trifle Dish

Method
 

Panna Cotta Preparation
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. Carefully fold in the remaining raspberries, leaving some whole for garnish, then refrigerate this delightful raspberry cream until ready to assemble.
Trifle Assembly
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

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.

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