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Colin’s raspberry and panna cotta trifle

Colin’s Raspberry and Panna Cotta Trifle for Festive Joy

Colin’s raspberry and panna cotta trifle is a delicious festive dessert that combines creamy panna cotta with tart raspberries.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Panna Cotta
  • 900 ml Thickened Cream Ensure it's rich and creamy.
  • 500 ml Full-Cream Milk Non-dairy milk works too.
  • 2 pieces Cinnamon Quills Ground cinnamon can be a substitute.
  • 2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Skip if sensitive.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Can be omitted if unavailable.
  • 1 piece Vanilla Bean (halved and scraped) 1 tsp vanilla extract can substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup or agave nectar can work as vegan alternatives.
  • 7 pieces Platinum-Strength Gelatine Leaves Agar-agar is a vegetarian option.
  • 1 cup Greek-style Yoghurt Regular yogurt or sour cream are good swaps.
For the Raspberry Cream
  • 300 ml Thickened Cream Heavy cream can also be used.
  • 2 Tbsp Icing Sugar Mixture Consider whipped cream for a lighter choice.
  • 8 125g Punnets Raspberries Any seasonal berry can be substituted.
For the Layers
  • 6 pieces Choc Mini Sponge Rolls Vanilla sponge or ladyfingers can replace.
  • 6 pieces Mini Jam Sponge Rolls Any plain sponge or crumble will work.
  • Shaved Dark Chocolate & Mint Leaves Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Trifle dish or individual glasses
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a saucepan, combine 900ml of thickened cream, 500ml of full-cream milk, 2 cinnamon quills, 2 tsp of ground nutmeg, 2 bay leaves, and the seeds from 1 vanilla bean. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until warm—do not boil.
  2. Meanwhile, soak 7 platinum-strength gelatine leaves in cold water until soft, then squeeze out excess water. Stir the softened gelatine into the warm mixture until fully dissolved; remove from heat and fold in 1 cup of Greek-style yoghurt.
  3. Pour the panna cotta mixture into a trifle dish or individual glasses, allowing it to cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 3-4 hours, or until the panna cotta is set and wobbly to the touch.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whip 300ml of thickened cream with 2 Tbsp of icing sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
  5. Once the panna cotta has set, layer your trifle starting with a generous scoop of panna cotta at the bottom. Follow with layers of chopped choc mini sponge rolls, then dollops of raspberry cream and whole raspberries, continuing until all ingredients are used.
  6. Finish with a luxurious layer of raspberry cream on top. Just before serving, add optional garnishes such as shaved dark chocolate and fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make the panna cotta a day in advance to enhance flavor melding. Keep the trifle refrigerated and add garnishes just before serving for best presentation and taste.

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