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Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle

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Delight in the festive layers of a Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle, a decadent dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. This stunning trifle features spiced gingerbread cake, velvety cheesecake filling, and a dollop of whipped cream in every bite. Each layer is infused with warm seasonal flavors like molasses, cinnamon, and ginger, making it the ultimate treat for Christmas or any winter celebration. Topped with crumbled gingerbread cookies and a drizzle of caramel, this trifle is as impressive as it is indulgent. 🎄✨

Ingredients

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For the Gingerbread Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1 cup hot water

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly and Garnish:

  • 2 cups whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup crumbled gingerbread cookies
  • Caramel sauce (optional)

Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Gingerbread Cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, then mix in molasses.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with hot water. Mix until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into cubes.

2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  3. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

3️⃣ Assemble the Trifle:

  1. In a large trifle dish, layer gingerbread cake cubes, cheesecake filling, and whipped cream.
  2. Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with whipped cream on top.

4️⃣ Garnish and Serve:

  1. Sprinkle crumbled gingerbread cookies on top. Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
  2. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • For convenience, you can use store-bought gingerbread or whipped cream.
  • This dessert can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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