Cranberry Trifle Recipe

Name: Cranberry Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 24 ounces cranberries (two bags, fresh or frozen); 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped; 1 tablespoon grated fresh orange zest; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups heavy cream; 24 ounces poundcake, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices (two loaves all-butter pound cake); additional grated fresh orange zest, to garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

24 ounces cranberries (two bags, fresh or frozen)
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon grated fresh orange zest
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream
24 ounces poundcake, cut into 3/4-inch thick slices (two loaves all-butter pound cake)
additional grated fresh orange zest, to garnish (optional)

1
Make compote:
2
In a medium saucepan cook the cranberries, 2 cups of sugar, 2 cups of water, ginger, and orange zest for about 5-8 minutes over medium-high heat, until some of the berries just begin to burst. Let compote cool completely.
3
Make Cream Filling:
4
Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and vanilla on high until well combined. With mixer on medium, gradually add heavy cream; continue beating until soft peaks form.
5
Arrange 1/3 of cake in a 3 quart trifle dish. Spoon 1/3 of compote over cake; spread to sides of dish. Dollop 1/3 of cream filling over compote; spread to sides of dish. Repeat twice more, ending with cream filling. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day). Garnish with freshly grated orange zest (or candied orange zest), if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 24 ounces cranberries (two bags, fresh or frozen), 2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Trifle falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Trifle

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