Description
Looking for the best gingerbread trifle? This one is quick, easy, and filled with spiced cake and creamy layers perfect for holiday dessert ideas! Whether you’re hosting a party or just craving something festive, this no-bake trifle is rich, healthy-sized, and beginner friendly. Save this easy Christmas dessert today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gingerbread cake, cubed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups whipped cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: crushed gingersnaps or caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Cube the gingerbread cake and set aside.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in half the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer gingerbread cubes in a trifle dish, followed by cream cheese mixture, then whipped cream.
- Repeat layers until full, ending with whipped cream on top.
- Dust with cinnamon and garnish as desired.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle caramel or maple syrup between layers for extra flavor.
- Use store-bought gingerbread or spice cake to save time.
- Make a day ahead for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of trifle
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg