Raspberry Jelly with Whipped Cream

Welcome to a recipe that captures the essence of summer in a glass! This Raspberry Jelly with Whipped Cream is a classic, elegant dessert that's as beautiful as it is delicious. It features a layer of intensely flavorful, homemade raspberry jelly, perfectly set to a delicate wobble, topped with a generous swirl of light, airy whipped cream. It's the kind of dessert that brings a touch of sophistication to any occasion, from a simple family dinner to a festive celebration, without requiring hours in the kitchen. Let's create this refreshing treat together!

Preparation: 6 hours
Cooking: 30 minutes
Quantity: 4 Servings
Per serving
Calories: 380 kcal
Proteins: 5.75 g
Fats: 25.25 g
Carbohydrates: 32 g

Ingredients for Raspberry Jelly with Whipped Cream

  • 500 g raspberries
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 15 g gelatin powder
  • 100 ml water
  • 300 g heavy cream (33% fat)
  • 20 g powdered sugar
  • 2 g cream stabilizer (optional)
  • shredded coconut, cinnamon, and mint for serving

How to Make Raspberry Jelly with Whipped Cream

Sort the raspberries, place them in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and add a couple of tablespoons of water. Set aside a few berries for decorating the dessert.

Fresh raspberries being placed into a stainless steel heavy-bottomed pot.

Sorting raspberries and placing them in a heavy-bottomed pot

A spoon mashing fresh raspberries in a pot to release their juice.

Mashing the berries with a spoon

A hand pouring powdered gelatin from a packet into a small glass bowl.

Pouring 15 g of gelatin into a bowl

Sort the raspberries, place them in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, and add a couple of tablespoons of water. Set aside a few berries for decorating the dessert.

Mash the berries with a spoon to release their juice.

Pour 15 g of gelatin – about a level tablespoon – into a bowl. Add 100 ml of cold water and let it sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature to bloom.

Raspberries cooking and breaking down in a pot on the stove.

Heating to a boil, steaming the berries for 5 minutes


Cover the saucepan, bring to a boil, and let the berries steam for 5 minutes. During this time, the raspberries will break down and release a lot of juice.

A hand using a spoon to press cooked raspberries through a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl.

Straining the raspberries through a sieve

Strained raspberry juice in a glass bowl with granulated sugar being added.

Mixing the strained raspberry juice with granulated sugar

A bowl of bloomed, swollen gelatin ready to be mixed into the raspberry juice.

After about half an hour, the gelatin will swell and can be mixed with the hot raspberry juice


Strain the raspberries through a sieve. The finer the mesh, the more likely you are to prevent the seeds from getting through. If a few seeds slip through, you can strain the juice again through cheesecloth, although in my opinion, it’s not critical.

Mix the strained raspberry juice with granulated sugar.

After about half an hour, the gelatin will have swollen and can be mixed with the hot raspberry juice. If you’re using gelatin sheets, it’s even easier – just soak the sheets in water for a minute.

Pouring the liquid raspberry jelly mixture into individual glass dessert bowls.

Pouring the jelly into dessert bowls, small bowls, or glasses and placing it in the refrigerator


Combine the sweetened raspberry juice with the bloomed gelatin, and heat to 80-85°C (175-185°F), but do not boil. At this point, the raspberry jelly is ready; now it just needs to set. Pour the jelly into dessert bowls, ramekins, or glasses and refrigerate until fully set.

A bowl of heavy cream with a whisk, ready to be whipped, next to a set raspberry jelly.

Once the jelly has set, you can whip the cream

Spoonfuls of freshly whipped cream being placed on top of set raspberry jelly in a glass.

Topping the raspberry jelly with whipped cream

Fresh raspberries being carefully placed on top of the whipped cream.

Decorating the dessert with fresh raspberries


Once the jelly is set, you can whip the cream. In a tall container, combine the powdered sugar and cream stabilizer, then pour in the cold cream. Whip on high speed for several minutes, until the whisk leaves trails that hold their shape. Be careful not to overwhip the cream. If you plan to serve the dessert immediately, you can skip the stabilizer, as high-fat cream whips well on its own. If you need it to hold its shape for an hour or two, it’s better to add the stabilizer.

Spoon the whipped cream on top of the raspberry jelly. You can also fill a piping bag with a decorative tip and pipe rosettes or a wavy mound of cream.

Decorate the dessert with fresh raspberries. Choose dry berries so they don’t release juice, which could spoil the appearance.

Shredded coconut being sprinkled over the raspberry jelly dessert.

Sprinkling with shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts


Sprinkle with shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and dust with ground cinnamon through a small sieve.

The finished raspberry jelly with whipped cream dessert, garnished and ready to be served.

Serving the raspberry jelly with whipped cream immediately


Serve the raspberry jelly with whipped cream immediately.

And there you have it – a stunning Raspberry Jelly with Whipped Cream that's sure to impress! This dessert is all about celebrating fresh, simple flavors. Feel free to experiment with other berries like strawberries or blackberries when they are in season. For an extra touch, you can add a splash of liqueur to the jelly mixture. Serve chilled, straight from the fridge, for the most refreshing experience. We hope this delightful dessert brings a sweet and joyful moment to your table. Enjoy every spoonful!