Healthy | Paleo Option | Keto Option | Sugar free | Vegetarian
This Pomegranate Berry Trifle in a Glass with White Chocolate Lace is a joyful treat that feels like the best kind of holiday indulgence. It looks so pretty with fresh, colourful layers, and the first thing you notice is that delicate white chocolate lace on top, with its gentle crack before you dig in.
Inside the glass, every layer has its own magic. The pomegranate jelly is bright and juicy with a fresh, slightly tart note. The flummery layer is soft, creamy, and silky, and it melts on your tongue. Then you get fresh berries that bring little pops of natural sweetness, finished with a light whipped cream layer that ties everything together. Every spoonful is refreshing, creamy, and just sweet enough, so it feels special without being heavy.
What makes this dessert so lovely is how all the layers work in harmony. It tastes like real ingredients and real flavour, not anything artificial. It is also made with no refined sugar and no added sugar, so you can enjoy it with that lighter, feel good kind of satisfaction.
Even though it looks fancy, this trifle is surprisingly easy to make. Each layer comes together simply, and you do not need any special equipment or baking skills. It is the kind of dessert that feels impressive but still relaxed, perfect for when you want to treat yourself or your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
This trifle is ideal for holidays, celebrations, or dinner parties, and it is also perfect when you want a lighter dessert option that still feels luxurious. You can prepare it ahead of time and keep it chilled, so when guests arrive you are relaxed and ready to enjoy the evening. All you need to do is place the glasses on the table and enjoy the moment.
Ingredients Needed
- Natural pomegranate juice
- Gelatine powder
- Sweetener powder (monk fruit, stevia, or your choice)
- Thickened cream
- Sugar-free white chocolate chips
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Cherries
Why You’ll Love This Pomegranate Berry Trifle in a Glass with White Chocolate Lace
- Beautiful flavour in every bite
Bright pomegranate jelly, creamy flummery, fresh berries, and light whipped cream come together for a dessert that is refreshing, balanced, and just sweet enough. - That white chocolate lace moment
The delicate white chocolate lace adds an elegant finish and a satisfying crack that makes this dessert feel extra special and fun to eat. - Made with real, wholesome ingredients
No refined sugar, no artificial flavours, just real fruit, cream, and natural sweetness you can feel good about. - Fits many dietary needs
Naturally gluten free and easy to adapt for low carb, keto, or paleo with simple swaps. - Looks fancy but is easy to make
Each layer is simple and achievable at home, even if you have never made a layered dessert before. - Perfect for entertaining
You can prepare it ahead of time, keep it chilled, and serve straight from the fridge, making it ideal for holidays, dinner parties, and special occasions.
How to Adapt This Recipe to Your Diet
Gluten-Free
This recipe is naturally gluten free.
No Refined Sugar
Sweetened with monk fruit or stevia and natural fruit, with no refined sugar.
Low Carb
The sweetener is already keto friendly, so keep it as is. To lower the sugar, swap the pomegranate juice for raspberry juice.
Keto
Keep the sweetener as is and replace pomegranate juice with raspberry or cranberry juice just taste maybe need more sweetener (or another lower-sugar berry option).
Paleo
Replace thickened cream with full-fat coconut cream, and use a paleo-friendly white chocolate.
Dairy-Free
Use coconut cream for both creamy layers, and use a dairy-free white chocolate alternative for the lace.
How to Make This Trifle in a Glass Step by Step
Make the pomegranate jelly
Start by blooming the gelatine in cold water for 5 minutes. Gently warm the pomegranate juice with sweetener until it is hot and just starting to simmer, then whisk in the bloomed gelatine until completely dissolved. Save 1 teaspoon of the jelly mixture for the flummery layer.
Set the jelly on an angle
Place your glasses into bowls or moulds so they are stable, then tilt them to about 45 degrees. Pour in most of the jelly mixture and chill until fully set. This usually takes about 2 hours.
Make the flummery layer and add the berries
Mix the reserved 1 teaspoon jelly with cream and sweetener, whisk until smooth, then let it cool slightly. Once the jelly layer is set, bring the glasses out of the bowls and place them upright. Pour the flummery layer evenly into the glasses and refrigerate until firm. When set, add your fresh berries on top.
Whip the cream and make the white chocolate lace
Whip the cream with sweetener until soft peaks form, then pipe or spoon it over the berries. For the lace topping, melt the sugar-free white chocolate and pipe thin lace circles on baking paper. Chill until set, then place on top of each glass. Crack it gently right before you dig in and enjoy.
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Pomegranate Berry Trifle in a Glass with White Chocolate Lace | Healthy, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
Jelly and Flummery Layers
- 2 cups natural pomegranate juice no added sugar (480 ml) For keto, replace with raspberry juice
- 2 Tbsp gelatine powder 18-20 g
- ¼ cup cold water or cold juice 60 ml
- 3 Tbsp sweetener powder monk fruit or stevia (18 g)
Cream Layer
- ⅓ cup thickened cream 80 g
- ¼ cup sweetener powder monk fruit or stevia 36 g
White Chocolate Lace (Crack)
- 2 Tbsp sugar-free white chocolate chips 22 g
Fruit
- 1/3 cup Blueberries
- 1/3 Raspberries
- 3 Strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup Cherries
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Jelly
- In a small bowl, add the cold water or juice, then sprinkle the gelatine powder over the top. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
- In a saucepan, heat the pomegranate juice and 2 Tbsp sweetener until it starts to simmer (do not boil). Taste it, and if you like it sweeter, add more sweetener.
- Stir in the bloomed gelatine and whisk until fully dissolved.
- Reserve 1 tsp of the jelly mixture for the flummery layer (Step 3).
Step 2: Set the Jelly Layers at an Angle
- Place the wine glasses on containers, cake molds, or a large bowl. Tilt the glasses to approximately 45 degrees. Secure them with a kitchen towel if needed to prevent them from tipping.
- Divide ¾ of the jelly mixture between the glasses.
- Transfer to the fridge and let it set for 2 hours.
Step 3: Make the Flummery
- Take the reserved 1 tsp of jelly mixture and add the cream and 1 Tbsp sweetener. Taste it, and if you like it sweeter, add more sweetener. Whisk until combined.
- Let this mixture cool and set aside.
- Once the jelly layer has set in the fridge, carefully remove the glasses from the containers/bowls and place them upright (this layer does not need to be angled).
- Pour the flummery layer evenly into the glasses.
- Refrigerate until firm (at least 1 hour).
Step 4: Prepare the Cream Layer
- In a mixing bowl, mix the cream and sweetener powder together until soft peaks form.
- Transfer the whipped cream to the fridge until ready to assemble.
Step 5: Make the White Chocolate Lace (Crack)
- Melt the sugar-free white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on low power, or use a double boiler.
- On a sheet of baking paper, trace circles slightly larger than the rims of your glasses.
- Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag. Cut a very small hole to create a thin drizzle.
- Pipe patterns inside the circles.
- Chill in the fridge for 15 minutes until fully set.
Step 6: Assemble the Dessert
- Add fresh berries and cherries on top of the flummery layer in each glass.
- Spoon the whipped cream over the fruit.
- Carefully place the white chocolate lace on top of the glasses.
Serving Instructions
- Serve and enjoy, or store in the fridge until ready to serve. You can prepare the dessert a day ahead. You can also make it in 4 small dessert glasses.
Notes
✔️ Fruit and juice are the only sources of natural sugars
✔️ Gelatin adds protein and gives structure to the jelly and flummery layers
✔️ Cream layer adds healthy fats and smooth texture
✔️ Sugar-free white chocolate contributes minimal carbs and adds crunch
✔️ Naturally gluten free and grain free
✔️ Can be adapted to keto by replacing pomegranate juice with low-carb raspberry juice
✔️ Contains potential allergens: dairy (cream), and white chocolate (may include milk derivatives)
✔️ Light, nutrient-rich dessert that provides fiber, antioxidants, and collagen (from gelatin)
