Gingerbread Trifle With Pears Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Trifle With Pears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix; 3 cups water; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 10 medium ripe pears; 1 cup sugar, divided; 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, divided; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract; 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Servings: persons

1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix
3 cups water
1/4 cup lemon juice
10 medium ripe pears
1 cup sugar, divided
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

1
Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack.
2
In a large bowl, combine water and lemon juice. Peel pears, one at a time, quarter and cut into 1 to 1-1/2-in. chunks. Place in water mixture to prevent browning.
3
Drain pears. In a large skillet, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and 1/4 teaspoon each cinnamon and ginger. Add half the pears. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes or until syrup is golden brown. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 10 minutes longer, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a bowl.
4
Repeat with remaining sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger and pears. Cool completely.
5
Meanwhile, for trifle cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest and extract until blended. Gently fold in whipped cream.
6
To assemble, cut cake into 1/4-in. slices. Place a third in a 3-qt. trifle dish or glass serving bowl; top with a third of pears and a third of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix, 3 cups water, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 10 medium ripe pears, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Trifle With Pears falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Trifle With Pears

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