Gingerbread Trifle
Gingerbread Trifle is a festive dessert that combines layers of soft gingerbread cookies, creamy vanilla pudding, and fluffy whipped cream. Each spoonful bursts with warm spices and sweetness, making it an ideal centerpiece for holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make treat can be prepared in advance, ensuring you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the festivities with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups soft gingerbread cookies, crumbled
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (3.4 oz) box vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding: Whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk in a bowl until thickened. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract if desired; whip until stiff peaks form.
- Layer Your Trifle: In a trifle dish, layer crumbled gingerbread, pudding, and whipped cream. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.
- Serve: Top with additional whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or gingerbread crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg