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a layered gingerbread trifle in a tall glass bowl showing spice cake, custard, and cream arranged in a wide horizontal shot on a festive table, gingerbread cookies and candles nearby, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Gingerbread Trifle

Gingerbread trifle with spice cake cubes, vanilla custard, and whipped cream.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gingerbread loaf cubed
  • 3 cups prepared custard
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cup gingersnap crumbs

Method
 

  1. Layer half the gingerbread cubes in the bottom of a glass trifle bowl.
  2. Spoon half the custard over the cake.
  3. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and cinnamon, then spread half over the custard.
  4. Repeat the layers with the remaining gingerbread, custard, and cream.
  5. Sprinkle gingersnap crumbs over the top.
  6. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use a clear bowl so those cozy layers are on full display.