Red Fruit Gelled Panna Cotta Terrine
Red Fruit Gelled Panna Cotta Terrine is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Love of Cooking Soulef on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr 20 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 1 hr 55 min
Cost: $14.70 total, $2.45 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 sachet Clear jelly (halal) (Approximately 10 g, agar‑agar based)
- 400 ml Water (for first jelly) (Boiling water)
- 320 ml Whole liquid cream (35 % fat)
- 50 g White sugar
- 1 gousse Vanilla bean or extract (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 5 g Agar‑agar powder (Approximately 1 tsp)
- 150 g Fresh strawberries (Diced)
- 150 g Fresh raspberries
- 1 sachet Red fruit jelly (halal) (Approximately 10 g, red fruit flavor)
- 400 ml Water (for red jelly) (Hot water)
Instructions
Prepare the fruit and the mold
Wash the strawberries and raspberries. Cut the strawberries into small dice. Line the bottom of the silicone mold with a few strawberry slices and some whole raspberries for decoration.
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Prepare the first layer of clear jelly
Bring 400 ml of water to a boil. Pour the clear jelly packet into the boiling water, stirring constantly until fully dissolved.
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Temperature: 100°C
Set the first layer
Pour the clear jelly into the already decorated mold. Place in the refrigerator until firmly set.
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Prepare the panna cotta mixture
In a bowl, combine the liquid cream, sugar, split vanilla bean (or extract), and agar‑agar powder.
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Cook the panna cotta mixture
Bring the mixture to a simmer (90 °C) for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. As soon as the mixture begins to thicken, remove from heat.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: 90°C
Pour the panna cotta and add the fruit
Gently pour the panna cotta over the already set first jelly layer. Scatter a few raspberries and strawberry dice into the panna cotta before it begins to set.
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Set the panna cotta
Return the mold to the refrigerator and let set for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the red fruit jelly
Bring 400 ml of water to a boil. Incorporate the red fruit jelly packet, stirring until fully dissolved.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 100°C
Pour the red jelly
Gently pour the red fruit jelly over the already set panna cotta. Add the remaining strawberries and raspberries on top if desired.
Time: PT5M
Cool, unmold and serve
Leave everything in the refrigerator for an additional 10 minutes so the final layer solidifies. Carefully unmold the terrine and cut into portions.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fat
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: gluten‑free, vegetarian (with agar‑agar), can be vegan with plant milk and agar‑agar, low-calorie
Allergens: milk, gelatin
Ingredient Substitutions
- Instead of Clear jelly (halal): Pineapple jelly + agar‑agar, Sugar‑free fruit jelly
- Instead of Whole liquid cream: Whole milk, Plant‑based cream
- Instead of White sugar: Cane sugar, Sweetener
- Instead of Vanilla bean or extract: Vanilla extract
- Instead of Agar‑agar powder: Gelatin (5 g)
- Instead of Fresh strawberries: Other red fruits
- Instead of Red fruit jelly (halal): Red fruit juice + agar‑agar
Equipment Needed
- Silicone loaf mold
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Silicone spatula
- Kitchen scale
- Measuring cup
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Kitchen thermometer (optional)
- Refrigerator
Critical Steps — Do Not Skip
- Set each layer before adding the next
- Properly dissolve the agar‑agar or gelatin
- Do not overheat the panna cotta to avoid graininess
Chef Tips from the Video
- Use a silicone mold for effortless unmolding
- Add a drizzle of red fruit coulis just before serving for extra freshness
- Lightly sprinkle with orange zest or finely chopped mint
Troubleshooting
Panna cotta is grainy
Do not exceed 90 °C, remove from heat at the first simmer and stir quickly
Jelly does not set
Check the amount of agar‑agar or gelatin, ensure the mixture boiled for 1‑2 minutes to activate the gelling agent
Air bubbles between layers
Pour each layer very slowly and gently tap the mold to bring bubbles to the surface
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days, covered with plastic wrap
Freezer: Not recommended, texture deteriorates
Room temperature: Consume within 2 hours out of the refrigerator
Make-Ahead Tips
- Prepare the terrine the day before and keep it chilled
- The layers hold better after 2 hours of resting
- Store the fruit separately if you fear they will soften the jelly
Last updated: August 21, 2026






