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Ginger Trifle

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  • Servings: 9
  • Prep: 45m
  • Cook: 3h
    • The following recipe serves 9 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 cups gingerbread (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup sherry
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup candied ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pears (ripe, peeled, cored and diced)
  • 2 bananas (thickly sliced)
  • 2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (whipped with 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar)
  • Finely chopped candied ginger for garnish
  • Candied cherries, halved, for garnish
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Whisk together the eggs, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk in the milk and heat to a simmer, whisking constantly.

  • Step 2: Stir in the candied ginger and vanilla; remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

  • Step 3: Arrange the gingerbread cubes in the bottom of a large glass bowl; sprinkle with the sherry and top with the fruit.

  • Step 4: Spoon the custard into the bowl, spreading evenly to cover.

  • Step 5: Cover and refrigerate until set, at least two hours.

  • Step 6: Top with whipped cream, and garnish with candied ginger pieces and candied cherry halves.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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