Gingerbread Trifle Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

This Gingerbread Trifle Recipe is a delightful dessert that combines layers of spiced gingerbread, creamy pudding, and whipped topping. It’s a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving Recipe lineup, offering a festive and indulgent treat for your guests.

The trifle is easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy more time with family and friends during the holiday season.

Festive Gingerbread Trifle Dessert

This gingerbread trifle features moist gingerbread cake layered with rich vanilla pudding and fluffy whipped cream. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 8 people, making it an ideal centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table.

Ingredients

1 batch of gingerbread cake, baked and cooled
2 cups vanilla pudding (store-bought or homemade)
2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup crushed gingersnap cookies for garnish
Fresh whipped cream for topping
Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

Prepare the Gingerbread: Bake the gingerbread cake according to your recipe or package instructions. Allow it to cool completely before cutting it into cubes.
Layer the Ingredients: In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, start by adding a layer of gingerbread cubes at the bottom.
Add Pudding: Spoon a layer of vanilla pudding over the gingerbread, followed by a layer of whipped cream.
Repeat Layers: Continue layering the gingerbread, pudding, and whipped cream until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
Garnish: Sprinkle crushed gingersnap cookies over the top for added texture and flavor. Optionally, drizzle with caramel sauce.
Chill: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.