This Pear and Ginger Trifle recipe is a must! It is a twist on the classic trifle flavours and incorporates ginger cake, pears, cider, custard and cream. So easy to make and so delicious - it will become a firm family favourite! A Dairy Diary recipe. For more delicious recipes visit the Dairy Diary Recipe Collection.
Ingredients
Pears 450g (1lb), peeled, cored and sliced
Cider 150ml (¼ pint)
Soft brown sugar 50g (2oz)
Jamaica ginger cake ½ loaf, sliced
Custard 450ml (¾ pint), cooled
Double cream 250ml (9fl oz), whipped
Orange and lime 1 of each, grated zest to decorate (optional)
Directions
Put the pears in a pan with the cider and sugar
Simmer for about 10 minutes until the pears are soft, then leave to cool
Arrange the ginger cake in a glass serving dish and pour the pears and cider over the top
Top with cooled custard and leave to set
Spoon whipped cream around the edge of the custard and sprinkle with orange and lime zest, if using