Panna cotta in a glass without gelatin: Light summer layered mini desserts recept

Name: Panna cotta in a glass without gelatin: Light summer layered mini desserts
Prep time: 80 min
Cook time: 80 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 50 g wholegrain biscuits; 25 g softened butter; 100 g Greek yogurt; 50 g fresh cream cheese (mascarpone or lučina); 75 g whipping cream; 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; 250 g mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc.); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Easy to prepare
3 serving
80 minutes

Jan, 17. 12. 2025

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Quick, refreshing and reliable „in-a-glass“ dessert that you can make even without gelatin. Crunchy cookie base, delicate cream-and-yogurt filling and on top a warm fruit sauce that, after cooling, will nicely set and enhance the flavor. Ideal for summer when you don’t want to turn on the oven.

For 3 serving

Ingredients

Biscuit base:

50 g wholegrain biscuits
25 g softened butter

Cream:

100 g Greek yogurt
50 g fresh cream cheese (mascarpone or lučina)
75 g whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Fruit topping:

250 g mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, etc.)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preparation procedure

Base: Blitz or crush the biscuits finely and mix with the softened butter. Divide the crumbs between 3 glasses and press down on the bottom with the back of a spoon. Chill.
Cream: Whip the cream with the powdered sugar to stiff peaks. In another bowl combine the yogurt with the cream cheese, then gently fold in the whipped cream with a spatula. Divide the cream evenly into the glasses on top of the biscuit base and return to the fridge for at least 1 hour.
Fruit topping: Put the fruit into a saucepan with the sugar and lemon juice. Simmer gently, stirring for 2–3 minutes, until the sugar dissolves and the fruit releases its juice. Let cool for 5–10 minutes.
Finishing: Layer the lukewarm fruit mixture over the set cream. Place the glasses back in the fridge until serving.

Total preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes (10 minutes prep + 10 minutes fruit sauce + 60 minutes chilling)

Servings: 3 (depending on the size of the glasses)

Tips and variations

Adjust the sweetness to taste; tart berries can take a little more sugar.
Lactose-free: opt for lactose-free yogurt, cream and cream cheese.
You can vary the base: cocoa biscuits for a „black & white“ effect, or add a pinch of cinnamon.
Need more portions? Easily multiply the recipe according to the number of guests; the cream holds its shape even in larger glasses.

Serving

Serve well chilled. The dessert looks best in glasses with a taller column of cream and a thinner layer of fruit on top – flavor-balanced and visually clean.

Conclusion

Panna cotta in a glass without gelatin is a great compromise between speed and a luxurious impression. Crispy base, light cream and a fresh fruit topping will create a dessert suitable for Sunday coffee as well as a summer party. Keep this recipe on hand – the ingredients are common and the result is reliably a hit.