I originally developed this recipe for a friend's baby shower, but now it's a holiday favorite. The flavored cream cheese filling pairs well with the fruit and gingerbread.-Nancy Cupp, Larkspur, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 14-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, combine water and lemon juice. Peel pears, one at a time, quarter and cut into 1 to 1-1/2-in. chunks. Place in water mixture to prevent browning. , Drain pears. In a large skillet, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon and ginger. Add half the pears. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until syrup is golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl. , Repeat with remaining sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger and pears. Cool completely. , Meanwhile, for trifle cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest and extract until blended. Gently fold in whipped cream., To assemble, cut cake into 1/4-in. slices. Place a third in a 3-qt. trifle dish or glass serving bowl; top with a third of pears and a third of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Artem Horoshilov
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pears added a nice sweetness. The whipped cream and custard were a bit too rich for my taste, but overall it was a good dessert.
Dimpho Ehrens
[email protected]This trifle was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less whipped cream and custard.
ruth mutenyo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed this trifle. The pears and whipped cream helped to balance out the sweetness of the cake.
saleem raja
[email protected]This trifle is a must-try! It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Bk Sk
[email protected]I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Racheal Nakaweesi
[email protected]I made this trifle for a party and everyone loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked really impressive. I will definitely be making this again.
Momin Romin
[email protected]This trifle was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, the pears were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream and custard were the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Simanto Baidya
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the pears and whipped cream helped to make up for it. Overall, it was a decent dessert.
Krizal shrestha
[email protected]This trifle was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less whipped cream and custard.
rasheed ahamad
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed this trifle. The pears and whipped cream helped to balance out the sweetness of the cake.
Kholo Jesicca
[email protected]This trifle is a must-try! It's so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Angel Smith
[email protected]I've made this trifle several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Irfan Omarkhil
[email protected]I made this trifle for a party and everyone loved it! It was so easy to make and it looked really impressive. I will definitely be making this again.
Kortni Quintero
[email protected]This trifle was delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, the pears were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream and custard were the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ladlii Larkii
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry, but the pears and whipped cream helped to make up for it. Overall, it was a decent dessert.
Obaidullah Aurangzeb
[email protected]This trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar in the cake and pears. Otherwise, it was a well-made dessert.
Umair Akbar
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so festive and perfect for the holidays. The gingerbread cake is moist and flavorful, and the pears add a nice sweetness. The whipped cream and custard are the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe several times and
Shair Zada
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The cake was light and fluffy, and the pears added a nice crunch. The whipped cream and custard were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!
Peace Vlogs
[email protected]I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cake was especially moist and flavorful, and the pears added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.
James Brooks
[email protected]This gingerbread trifle with pears was a delightful dessert! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The cake was moist and flavorful, the pears were sweet and juicy, and the whipped cream and custard added a rich and creamy touch. I wou