Gingerbread Rum Trifle

Indulge in the warm flavors of the holiday season with this delightful Gingerbread Rum Trifle. Layers of gingerbread, spiced rum-infused custard, and whipped cream come together to create a decadent dessert that is perfect for festive gatherings.

Vegetarian Dessert Montserrat Gingerbread Rum Trifle Holiday Dessert
Gingerbread Rum Trifle

Ingredients

  • 3 cups crumbled gingerbread
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, drizzle the crumbled gingerbread with the spiced rum. Set aside to allow the gingerbread to soak up the rum.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and egg yolks until well combined.
  4. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  5. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a custard consistency.
  6. Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow it to cool slightly.
  7. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until stiff peaks form.
  8. To assemble the trifle, layer the soaked gingerbread, custard, and whipped cream in a trifle dish, repeating until all ingredients are used up.
  9. Chill the trifle in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Trifle dish Small bowl Saucepan Whisk Bowl Electric mixer

Tools

Refrigerator Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Gingerbread Rum Trifle with a sprinkle of additional ground cinnamon on top for a festive touch.

Tips & tricks

For a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the spiced rum with apple cider for a delicious twist.

Cost

$20