Mini Gingerbread Trifle Cups
Mini Gingerbread Trifle Cups are a festive delight that captures the essence of holiday flavors in a charming presentation. Each cup features layers of spiced cream, crumbled gingerbread cookies, and a luscious drizzle of caramel, creating a dessert experience that’s both visually stunning and utterly delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for novice bakers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies (crumbled)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
- Break gingerbread cookies into small pieces.
- Layer crumbled cookies at the bottom of serving cups, followed by a dollop of the cream mixture. Repeat layers until cups are filled.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of each trifle cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For variations, try using chocolate cake instead of gingerbread or add seasonal fruits like berries between layers. Ensure all layers cool completely before assembly to prevent sogginess.