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Gingerbread Trifle

A towering gingerbread trifle with layers of whipped cream, caramel and warm spiced cake cubes.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gingerbread cake cubed
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup gingersnap crumbs

Method
 

  1. Whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon to soft peaks.
  2. Layer half the gingerbread cubes in the bottom of a trifle bowl.
  3. Add a layer of whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel.
  4. Repeat with the remaining cake, cream, and caramel.
  5. Top with gingersnap crumbs and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Assemble a few hours ahead so the flavors meld.