Description
A delightful twist on a classic dessert featuring layers of spiced gingerbread, creamy mascarpone, and rich coffee flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- Gingerbread cookies – 200 grams (about 7 oz)
- Mascarpone cheese – 500 grams (about 2 cups)
- Heavy cream – 300 ml (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Espresso – 200 ml (about 3/4 cup), cooled
- Dark rum – 60 ml (about 1/4 cup)
- Sugar – 100 grams (about 1/2 cup)
- Cocoa powder – for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso mixture by brewing espresso and allowing it to cool, then mix in dark rum.
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with half of the sugar until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with the remaining sugar until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
- Dip gingerbread cookies in the espresso-rum mixture and layer them at the bottom of a trifle dish.
- Spoon a layer of mascarpone cream over the cookies.
- Repeat layers of soaked cookies and mascarpone cream until the dish is full, finishing with mascarpone cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish as desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of mascarpone and heavy cream.
- Make the trifle a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within three days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Tiramisu, Trifle, Dessert, Holiday