Description
The Apple Gingerbread Trifle is a delightful dessert that combines the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread with the crisp, tart taste of apples, layered with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread Cake: 1 batch (about 9×13 inches)
- Apples: 3 medium (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Heavy Whipping Cream: 2 cups
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Caramel Sauce: 1 cup
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Optional: Additional caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the gingerbread cake and let it cool completely before cutting it into small cubes.
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, optionally tossing them with cinnamon.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- In a clear glass dish or individual serving glasses, layer the gingerbread cubes, apple slices, whipped cream, and caramel sauce. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Choose tart apples for the best flavor.
- Store the trifle covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Consider using alternative fruits or cakes for variations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (if baking gingerbread from scratch)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Apple Gingerbread Trifle, dessert, gingerbread, apples, whipped cream, caramel