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Gingerbread Trifle Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Total Time: 60 min
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: British

Description

This festive Gingerbread Trifle is a delightful no-bake dessert combining layers of spiced ginger cake, crunchy gingerbread men, smooth vanilla custard, whipped ginger cream, and luscious caramel. Perfectly decorated with sprinkles and gingerbread crumbs, it’s an easy and impressive treat for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

  • 450 g ginger cake, sliced into 1-2cm thin slices
  • 250 g gingerbread men biscuits

Custard Layer

  • 500 g vanilla custard

Cream Layer

  • 600 ml double cream
  • 75 g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

Additional Ingredients

  • 350 g caramel
  • Sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients: Begin by slicing the ginger cake into 1-2cm thin slices. Whip the double cream with icing sugar and ground ginger until soft peaks form. Gather all other ingredients ready for assembly.
  2. Layer Ginger Cake: Place half of the sliced ginger cake at the bottom of the trifle bowl to form the first layer.
  3. Arrange Gingerbread Men: Gently press half of the gingerbread men biscuits in circles around the edge of the trifle bowl, creating a decorative border.
  4. Add Custard, Cream, and Caramel: Layer half of the vanilla custard evenly over the gingerbread biscuits, then spread half of the whipped ginger cream on top, followed by half of the caramel sauce.
  5. Repeat Layers: Repeat the entire layering process with the remaining ginger cake, gingerbread men, custard, cream, and caramel to build a second layer.
  6. Decorate: Finish off by decorating with sprinkles and crumbs of gingerbread men for a festive look.

Notes

  • This trifle requires no baking after assembling, making it a quick and easy festive dessert option.
  • The ground ginger in the whipped cream adds a subtle spicy warmth enhancing the gingerbread flavors.
  • Use a clear trifle bowl to showcase the beautiful layered effect.
  • Can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 489 kcal
  • Sugar: 41 g
  • Sodium: 377 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 73 mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/gingerbread-trifle-recipe/