Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 18:01     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
I had to go eat something because this thread made me so hungry.

And I guarantee you it wasn’t as good as gingerbread trifle!
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 17:49     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
Peaches would work well, with a bourbon custard (or maple).

Rhurbarb compote. Mixed berries (I'd use frozen), or just raspberries.

Pineapple and/or mango could be an interesting option,
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 17:31     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
I like gingerbread with lemon, so I'd be throwing a curd in there.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 16:41     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
Anonymous wrote:Definitely peaches. I always use crushed ginger snaps for the crust when I bake peach pies, it pairs very nicely.

I think rum soaked raisins would add something as well.


These sound delicious additions.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 15:59     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
The idea of pears sounds great to me. I would,poach them in a liquid with a bit of orange juice and some Grand Marnier or Cointreau added. I would do a vanilla pudding layer with some orange zest, and do a vanilla whipped cream.
Would also add some orange zest in the gingerbread cake.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 15:44     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
Definitely peaches. I always use crushed ginger snaps for the crust when I bake peach pies, it pairs very nicely.

I think rum soaked raisins would add something as well.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 14:39     Subject: Re:Gingerbread Trifle
We’ve made this pumpkin gingerbread trifle for Thanksgiving and enjoyed it. Even people who don’t like pumpkin pie liked it.

https://www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-gingerbread-trifle-105081
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 12:19     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
I think cherries would be good!
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 12:18     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
Anonymous wrote:I can’t think of a fruit that would work well here. I agree pears could be good but not raw - you’d have to saute/soften them first. I also agree citrus is a good flavor pair but the fruits themselves are too watery.

You do need a pudding layer - I’d do vanilla and add some cinnamon or other warming spices to it. You could also add orange zest and a little orange extract to the whipped cream to add the citrus flavor.


This is a great idea. Love this!
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 10:04     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
Poached pears or dried apricots would be really good. I might also be tempted to try something tropical like pineapple or mango, that would be delicious with ginger, but I'm not sure it fits the autumn feeling quite as well.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 09:26     Subject: Re:Gingerbread Trifle
I googled this and saw a recipe that used pears and apricots. However, the more interesting one used Bailys Irish Cream in a pudding layer.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 07:39     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
I can’t think of a fruit that would work well here. I agree pears could be good but not raw - you’d have to saute/soften them first. I also agree citrus is a good flavor pair but the fruits themselves are too watery.

You do need a pudding layer - I’d do vanilla and add some cinnamon or other warming spices to it. You could also add orange zest and a little orange extract to the whipped cream to add the citrus flavor.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 07:04     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
That sounds heavenly, OP! I might try that too. Maybe with pears?
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 07:02     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
An orange or citrusy flavor might go well.
Anonymous
Post 11/09/2023 06:48     Subject: Gingerbread Trifle
I'm thinking of doing a gingerbread trifle for Thanksgiving. I would use a gingerbread cake for the main layer, ginger cookies for the crumble and, of course, whipped cream.

I think I need one more non-ginger flavor - preferably a fruit.

What do you think pairs well with ginger?