Description
Gingerbread Trifle is a festive dessert that layers moist gingerbread cake with rich cream filling and fluffy whipped cream. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of spiced flavors, creating a warm and inviting treat perfect for holiday gatherings. This stunning dessert not only impresses guests with its beautiful presentation but also brings joy to family celebrations during cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gingerbread cake, cubed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the gingerbread is completely cooled before cutting into cubes.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Gently fold in heavy whipping cream until well mixed.
- In a trifle dish or large glass bowl, layer half of the gingerbread cubes at the bottom followed by half of the cream filling mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of gingerbread cubes and the remaining cream filling; smooth out each layer for presentation.
- Top with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. If using nuts, add them on top as well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg