Holiday Gingerbread Trifle: Indulgent Bourbon Cream Delight
This decadent Holiday Gingerbread Trifle with Bourbon Cream is the perfect festive dessert that combines layers of gingerbread, creamy bourbon-infused whipped cream, and a touch of cheer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill and Layer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 cups gingerbread cookies, crumbled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- In a trifle dish, layer crumbled gingerbread cookies and bourbon cream mixture. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This trifle can be made a day in advance for easier serving during holiday gatherings.
- Feel free to sprinkle some additional ground cinnamon on top before serving for an extra festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Holiday Gingerbread Trifle, Bourbon Cream, festive dessert, holiday baking, trifle