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Spekulatius Dessert with Raspberries Recipe

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This Spekulatius Dessert with Raspberries layers spiced cookie crumbs, ultra-creamy vanilla mascarpone cream, and juicy raspberries into a make-ahead Christmas dessert that looks stunning in glasses but comes together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • Spekulatius layer:
  • 200 g Spekulatius cookies
  • 2 tbsp melted butter (optional, for a richer base)
  • Cream layer:
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 250 g quark or Greek yogurt
  • 200 ml cold heavy cream
  • 70–80 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 packet vanilla sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Raspberry layer:
  • 300 g raspberries (fresh or thawed from frozen)
  • 2–3 tbsp sugar (to taste)
  • 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
  • To finish:
  • Extra Spekulatius crumbs
  • A few fresh raspberries

Instructions

  • 1. Crush the Spekulatius into fine crumbs using a food processor or a zip-top bag and rolling pin. For a richer base, stir in melted butter until the crumbs look like wet sand.
  • 2. For the cream, beat cold heavy cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, whisk mascarpone, quark or Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
  • 3. If using frozen raspberries, thaw and drain off excess liquid. Toss raspberries with sugar and lemon juice; lightly mash some of the berries to create a syrupy mix, leaving some pieces whole.
  • 4. Layer dessert glasses: start with a spoonful of Spekulatius crumbs, add a layer of mascarpone cream, then spoon over raspberries with some of their juices. Repeat the layers until glasses are almost full.
  • 5. Finish with a final dollop of cream, a sprinkle of Spekulatius crumbs, and a few raspberries on top.
  • 6. Chill at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) before serving so the flavors meld and the cookies soften slightly.

Notes

  • Spekulatius bring instant Christmas flavor without extra spices.
  • Using a mix of mascarpone and quark or yogurt keeps the cream rich but not too heavy.
  • Lightly mashing the raspberries creates a quick sauce that soaks into the cookie crumbs.
  • You can build this dessert in a large trifle dish instead of individual glasses for a crowd.
  • Dessert tastes even better after resting overnight in the fridge, making it perfect for make-ahead holiday menus.

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Keywords: Spekulatius dessert with raspberries, Spekulatius Himbeer Dessert, Christmas cookie trifle

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