Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Caramel Apple Gingerbread Trifle. Layers of fluffy gingerbread, tart Granny Smith apples, and rich caramel sauce come together for a delightful treat that’s perfect for any gathering. This visually stunning trifle is sure to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare, making it a favorite at potlucks and family gatherings alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups gingerbread cake (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced
- 1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup whipped cream (freshly made)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking gingerbread from scratch. Grease your baking pan.
- Prepare the gingerbread cake according to package instructions or your favorite recipe; let it cool completely.
- In a large trifle dish, crumble a layer of gingerbread to cover the bottom.
- Add a layer of apple slices followed by a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Spoon on a layer of whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle serving (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg