GINGERBREAD TRIFLE WITH PEARS
I originally developed this recipe for a friend's baby shower, but now it's a holiday favorite. The flavored cream cheese filling pairs well with the fruit and gingerbread.-Nancy Cupp, Larkspur, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h30m
Yield 14-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Cool completely on a wire rack. , 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. , 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. , Repeat with remaining sugar, butter, cinnamon, ginger and pears. Cool completely. , 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., 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 283mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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