Description
Bobby Flay’s gingerbread trifle delights with layers of spiced cake, creamy mascarpone, and seasonal warmth. Rich holiday dessert blends classic flavors into an irresistible festive treat you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 cups gingerbread cake, cubed
- 2 cups (473 ml) cold milk
- 1 carton 8 oz (226 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 package 3.4 oz (96 g) instant French vanilla pudding mix
- ¾ cup (180 ml) English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
- 1 maraschino cherry
Instructions
- Pudding Preparation: Vigorously whisk cold milk and instant pudding mix in a spacious mixing bowl for 2 minutes until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency; let rest for an additional 2 minutes to set.
- Initial Layer Composition: Carefully arrange half of the prepared gingerbread cake cubes across the bottom of a 2-quart serving bowl, creating a sturdy foundation.
- First Pudding Coverage: Pour half of the prepared pudding mixture over the cake cubes, ensuring complete and even absorption, then generously scatter toffee bits for a delightful textural contrast.
- Secondary Layer Construction: Add remaining gingerbread cake cubes atop the first layer, followed by the remaining pudding mixture, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- Topping Finale: Spread whipped topping across the entire surface with a smooth, elegant motion, then liberally dust the remaining toffee bits for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Presentation Flourish: Crown the trifle with a single maraschino cherry positioned at the center, adding a classic and sophisticated finishing touch to this decadent dessert.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and enhance the dessert’s overall taste and texture.
- Layer with Precision: Use a clear glass dish to showcase beautiful layers, ensuring each component is evenly distributed for maximum visual appeal.
- Handle Pudding Carefully: Whisk pudding mix exactly 2 minutes – no more, no less – to achieve the perfect creamy consistency without becoming too thick.
- Toffee Tip: Crush toffee bits slightly before sprinkling to create a more integrated texture and prevent large, hard chunks in each bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg