Make the pastry cream:

1. Cut the vanilla bean open lengthwise and scrape out the tiny seeds with the tip of your knife. In small saucepan, combine the vanilla seeds, milk and orange zest.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, salt and egg yolks.

3. Bring the milk mixture to a simmer over low heat. Whisking constantly, remove and gradually add about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the bowl with the egg mixture.

4. Once combined, return the egg mixture back to saucepan and cook until thickened, whisking constantly. Remove from heat, pour into another container and allow to cool slightly.

5. Whisk in cold butter 1 piece at a time. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the trifle.

Make the macaroons:

6. Preheat oven to 300° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar and baking soda. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites and salt until stiff. Fold the almond flour mixture into the egg whites.

7. With an offset spatula, spread the batter out to an 8-inch square on the parchment paper.

8. Bake until golden and dry, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

9. When ready to assemble the trifle, whip the cream in a small mixing bowl, to soft peaks, then fold in elderflower syrup, sugar and salt.

10. Assemble the trifle in 6 (6-ounce) glasses. Break the macaroons into 1-inch pieces. Put a few on the bottom of each glass and sprinkle aquavit over (optional). Add a few raspberries on top and then a spoonful of pastry cream. Repeat these layers until the cups are 2/3 full. Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream.

11. Refrigerate trifles for 30–60 minutes to set. Garnish with any remaining berries,  orange zest and serve.