Description
Bobby Flay’s Gingerbread Trifle delivers festive holiday magic in layers of spiced cake, creamy mascarpone, and caramel. Rich textures and warm seasonal flavors invite sweet celebration, promising delightful moments that blend comfort and culinary creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 cups gingerbread cake, cubed
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 carton (8 ounces/226 grams) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Flavoring and Texture Ingredients:
- 1 package (3.4 ounces/96 grams) instant French vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
Garnish:
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Whisk cold milk and instant pudding mix in a spacious mixing bowl for 2 minutes until the mixture begins to thicken and develops a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Allow the pudding to rest for an additional 2 minutes, enabling it to set and achieve a slightly firmer texture.
- Select a 2-quart (1.89 liters) serving bowl and create the first layer by carefully arranging half of the prepared cake cubes across the bottom of the dish.
- Gently pour half of the prepared pudding mixture over the cake cubes, ensuring even coverage and allowing the cake to absorb the creamy pudding.
- Evenly distribute 1/2 cup (75 grams) of toffee bits across this initial layer, providing a delightful crunch and sweet caramel undertone.
- Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining cake cubes as the second layer, followed by the remaining pudding mixture.
- Generously spread the whipped topping across the entire surface, creating a smooth and fluffy final layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining toffee bits over the whipped topping, ensuring an even distribution for consistent flavor and texture.
- Garnish the dessert with a maraschino cherry placed strategically in the center for a classic, elegant presentation.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for smoother mixing and even distribution of ingredients.
- Crumble gingerbread into smaller, uniform pieces to create consistent texture throughout the pudding.
- Toast nuts lightly to enhance their nutty flavor and add depth to the overall dessert profile.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce just before serving for an extra layer of decadent sweetness.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture and prevent flavor loss.
- Experiment with different spice combinations to personalize the pudding’s unique taste.
- Select high-quality gingerbread with robust flavor for maximum impact in the recipe.
- Consider using salted caramel instead of traditional caramel for a more complex taste experience.
- Fold ingredients gently to preserve air pockets and maintain a light, fluffy texture.
- Allow pudding to rest for 15-20 minutes after preparation to let flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg