Pear & Ginger Trifle
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Category
Dessert
Cuisine
British
Author:
Katy Hackforth
Servings
6 servings
Prep Time
25 minutes
Calories
437
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
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Cider 150ml (¼ pint)
- Soft brown sugar 50g (2oz)
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Jamaica ginger cake ½ loaf, sliced
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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
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories 437, Fat 30 grams, Saturated Fat 16 grams