Best 7 Gingerbread Trifle With Pears Recipes

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If you're looking for a festive and delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than gingerbread trifle with pears. This classic treat combines the flavors of gingerbread, pears, and custard in a layered dessert that is sure to impress your guests. With its sweet and spicy flavor, gingerbread trifle is a perfect way to celebrate the holidays or any special occasion.

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GINGERBREAD TRIFLE WITH COGNAC CUSTARD AND PEARS



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Layers of Cognac custard and warm pears are stacked between slices of gingerbread to create a dessert that's a perfect ending to your holiday feast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces, plus 4 tablespoons
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup unsulfured molasses
3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
1 lemon
10 ripe pears, such as Bosc or Anjou
Cognac Custard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch-round-by-2-inch-tall cake pan; line with parchment.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Beat 8 tablespoons butter in electric mixer on medium-high speed until lightened, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl with rubber spatula. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup at a time; scrape down sides after each addition. Beat until fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating 1 minute after each addition. Slowly add molasses, beating on medium speed, about 10 seconds. Slowly pour in buttermilk; beat to combine.
  • On low speed, slowly add reserved flour mixture in 3 parts, beating to combine after each addition. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool on wire rack. Gingerbread may be made 2 days ahead or kept frozen for 1 month.
  • Juice lemon; place juice and both halves in large bowl of cold water. One at a time, peel pears, quarter, core, and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks; transfer to acidulated water.
  • Drain pears; transfer half to 12-inch skillet. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Place over high heat; saute, stirring, until sugar and butter melt and form caramel, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium high, cover, and continue cooking 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Transfer pears and liquid to large bowl to cool; repeat with remaining pears, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Let cool completely.
  • Slice gingerbread into 3 rounds of equal thickness. Cut each round into 8 triangles. Line bottom of trifle bowl with 8 triangles of gingerbread; trim to fit if needed. Spoon 1 cup Cognac Custard over gingerbread, followed by 2 cups pears. Repeat process in two groups, layering with remaining gingerbread, custard, and pears.

GINGERBREAD BUTTERSCOTCH TRIFLE



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Gingerbread squares, whipped cream and butterscotch sauce makes this a holiday dessert your guests will love! Plus, by using Stevia In The Raw you can reduce calories and sugar.

Provided by In The Raw

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     In The Raw® Sweeteners

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons butter, softened
¼ cup Sugar In The Raw®
¼ cup Stevia In The Raw®
¾ cup molasses
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup boiling water
¼ cup butter
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup Stevia In The Raw®
½ cup heavy cream
¾ teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Sugar In The Raw®
1 ½ teaspoons Stevia In The Raw®

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. With a stand or hand mixer beat butter with Sugar In The Raw® and Stevia In The Raw® until creamy. Beat in molasses and egg. Beat in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and salt on low speed. Then mix in water on low speed, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely and then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • To make butterscotch, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, Stevia In The Raw®, cream, and salt and whisk until combined. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl beat cream, Sugar In The Raw® and Stevia In The Raw® on high speed until stiff peaks form - about 1 minute. Keep whipped cream cold until ready to assemble trifle.
  • To assemble, distribute half the gingerbread cubes amongst 10 individual serving dishes or jars. Top with some of the butterscotch sauce and whipped cream then top with the remaining gingerbread cubes, butterscotch, and whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 459.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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"This tasty dessert was a hit when I served it to our Bible study group," reports Betty Kleberger of Florissant, Missouri. "It's a wonderful blend of flavors and a great ending to holiday meals." If you don't have leftover gingerbread, bake some from a boxed mix to assemble this trifle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix
7 cups cubed Gingerbread Cake
3/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 maraschino cherry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set., In a 2-qt. serving bowl, layer half of the cake cubes and pudding. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup toffee bits. Top with remaining cake and pudding. Spread whipped topping over the top; sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Garnish with cherry.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON-PEAR GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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Hooray for desserts that are made the day ahead of serving! Just pull this trifle out of the fridge, and guests can dig in.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 13h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ gingerbread cake and cookie mix
1 1/4 cups lukewarm water
1 egg
2 cans (15 oz each) sliced pears
1 can (15.75 oz) lemon pie filling
2 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir gingerbread mix, water and egg with fork until blended. Stir vigorously about 2 minutes until well mixed. Pour into pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, drain pears into 2-cup glass measuring cup, reserving 3/4 cup pear liquid. Add 1/2 cup of the pie filling to pear liquid. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until heated; stir with wire whisk until smooth. Refrigerate pears and remaining pie filling.
  • Prick top of warm cake in several places with fork. Pour warm lemon sauce over cake; spread evenly. Cool cake completely, about 1 hour.
  • Cut cake into 1 1/2-inch squares. In large bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until thickened. Slowly beat in remaining pie filling; continue beating until thickened. Place 1/3 of the cake cubes in bottom of 2-quart clear glass bowl. Spread with 1/3 of the cream mixture. Arrange 1/3 of the pears on cream mixture. Repeat layers twice with cake, cream mixture and pears. Cover; refrigerate at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 33 g, TransFat 0 g

GINGERBREAD PEAR TRIFLE



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Make and share this Gingerbread Pear Trifle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 tablespoons butter, softened, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 bosc pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 1/2 cups half-and-half
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
3 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Make gingerbread: Preheat oven to 350°. Butter an 8- by 8-in. baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, 1 teaspoons ground ginger, the cloves, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. In a large bowl, whisk 3/4 cup granulated sugar with 1 egg until thick and pale.
  • Stir in applesauce, molasses, 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, oil, and 1/4 cup hot water. Stir in flour mixture.
  • Pour into pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes; turn out onto rack and let cool. Cut into 1-in. cubes.
  • Cook pears: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add pears. Cook, stirring, until soft, 7 minutes.
  • Stir in brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoons salt.
  • Make custard: In a pan over medium heat, whisk half-and-half, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoons salt until thickened, 10 minutes. Take off heat; stir in vanilla and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Whip cream: In a large bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger until soft peaks form.
  • 5. Assemble trifle: Put half the gingerbread cubes in a trifle dish or glass bowl. Sprinkle with half the brandy. Spoon half the pears and liquid over gingerbread. Pour half the custard over pears. Top with half the whipped cream and half the crystallized ginger. Repeat layers. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 94.9, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 27.4, Protein 4.4

GINGERSNAP PEAR TRIFLES



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Crystallized ginger adds both sweetness and spice to this simple trifle. Layer in pears, crumbled cookies and whipped cream, and you have autumn comfort in a dish! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
1 cup chopped canned pears
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Fold in lemon curd., Layer half of the crumbled cookies, pears and whipped cream in two dessert dishes. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with ginger. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGERBREAD TRIFLE (WITH LEMON CREAM AND CHERRY SAUCE)



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Make and share this Gingerbread Trifle (With Lemon Cream and Cherry Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) package gingerbread mix
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 1/2 cups frozen pitted tart cherries
1 (29 ounce) can pears, drained and sliced
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup purchased prepared lemon pudding

Steps:

  • Make gingerbread according to directions. When cool enough to handle cut into 1-in cubes.
  • MAKE CHERRY SAUCE: combine brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Stir in cranberry juice cocktail. Add frozen cherries. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly then cook an additional 2 minutes. Cover and cool without stirring. NOTE: this mixture can be made up to three days ahead, covered and refrigerated until needed.
  • MAKE LEMON CREAM:.
  • Beat whipping cream and vanilla just till soft peaks form. Fold in lemon pudding. Stir gently until combined.
  • TO ASSEMBLE:.
  • Spoon 1/3 the lemon cream into a trifle dish. Add 1/3 the cherry sauce. Top with half the pears and 1/2 the gingerbread.
  • Repeat this layer once and top with remaining 1/3 cherry sauce.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 358.2, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 44, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pears: Use ripe but firm pears that are not too soft or mushy. This will help them hold their shape when baked.
  • Use a quality gingerbread mix: A good quality gingerbread mix will make all the difference in the flavor of your trifle. Look for a mix that is made with real ginger and molasses.
  • Don't overcook the gingerbread: The gingerbread should be cooked until it is just set in the center. Overcooked gingerbread will be dry and crumbly.
  • Make the custard ahead of time: The custard can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. This will give it time to chill and thicken.
  • Assemble the trifle just before serving: The trifle is best served fresh, so assemble it just before you are ready to serve it.

Conclusion:

This gingerbread trifle with pears is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of gingerbread, pears, and custard is simply irresistible. With its layers of flavor and texture, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this gingerbread trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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