Gingersnap-Pear Mini Trifles Recipe

Name: Gingersnap-Pear Mini Trifles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Poached Pears; 2-1/4 qt. dry white wine; 2-1/4 qt. water; 3 cups sugar; 6 each cinnamon sticks; 12 each Bosc pears, peeled; Pudding; 3 qt. cold milk; 3 cups Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding; 1-1/2 cups gingersnaps, crushed; 1-1/2 cups prepared Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix

Servings: persons

Poached Pears
2-1/4 qt. dry white wine
2-1/4 qt. water
3 cups sugar
6 each cinnamon sticks
12 each Bosc pears, peeled
Pudding
3 qt. cold milk
3 cups Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding
1-1/2 cups gingersnaps, crushed
1-1/2 cups prepared Dream Whip Dessert Topping Mix

1
Poached Pears: Simmer first 4 ingredients in saucepan small enough to cover pears in liquid.
2
Add pears; poach 45 min.
3
or until tender, stirring occasionally.
4
Cool quickly to avoid overcooking.
5
Cut each pear lengthwise in half.
6
Cut off curved piece from side of each pear half; cut into thin slices and fan out.
7
Set aside.
8
Discard pear cores and stems; dice remaining pears.
9
Pudding: Pour milk into mixer bowl fitted with whip attachment.
10
Add pudding; beat on low speed 15 sec.
11
Scrape bowl; beat on medium speed 2 min.
12
Let stand or refrigerate at least 15 min.
13
For each serving: Spoon 1/4 cup (50 mL) pudding into bottom of parfait glass; sprinkle with 1 Tbsp.
14
(15 mL) crushed cookies.
15
Cover with layers of 1/4 cup (50 mL) each diced pears and pudding.
16
Garnish with 1 Tbsp.
17
(15 mL) whipped topping and 1/4 tsp.
18
(1 mL) crushed cookies.
19
Top with 1 fanned-out pear piece.

1535

kcal

Calories

Fat

303

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Poached Pears, 2-1/4 qt. dry white wine, 2-1/4 qt. water, 3 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Gingersnap-Pear Mini Trifles 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.

Gingersnap-Pear Mini Trifles

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