Description
A festive and indulgent Gingerbread Trifle perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring layers of spiced ginger cake, gingerbread men, creamy vanilla custard, whipped ginger-infused double cream, rich caramel, and colorful sprinkles for a delightful no-bake dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Layers
- 450 g ginger cake, sliced into 1-2 cm thin slices
- 250 g gingerbread men biscuits
Custard and Cream
- 500 g vanilla custard
- 600 ml double cream
- 75 g icing sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
Other
- 350 g caramel
- Sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Slice the ginger cake into 1-2 cm thin slices. Whip the double cream together with the icing sugar and ground ginger until soft peaks form. Gather the custard, caramel, and gingerbread biscuits ready for layering.
- Layer Base: Place half of the sliced ginger cake evenly at the bottom of the trifle bowl to create the first layer.
- Add Biscuit Border: Gently press half of the gingerbread men biscuits around the edge of the trifle bowl in circles to form a decorative and flavorful border.
- Layer Custard, Cream, and Caramel: Spread half of the vanilla custard over the cake layer, followed by half of the whipped ginger cream and half of the caramel sauce, ensuring even distribution.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining ginger cake slices, gingerbread biscuits (if desired), custard, cream, and caramel to build up the trifle.
- Decorate: Top the final layer with sprinkles and gingerbread men crumbs for a festive and colorful finish.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Notes
- This trifle is a no-bake dessert, making it quick and easy to assemble for holiday celebrations.
- The ground ginger in the whipped cream adds a spiced twist complementing the ginger cake and biscuits.
- Use a clear glass trifle bowl for the best visual effect of the layered dessert.
- Leftover trifle can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the amount of caramel or sprinkles to your personal preference for sweetness and decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 377 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
