Description
A delightful dessert that combines the tartness of cranberries with the creamy sweetness of orange, creating a flavor explosion in every bite.
Ingredients
- Cranberries: 2 cups, fresh or frozen, for that tart flavor.
- Sugar: 1/2 cup, to sweeten the cranberry mixture.
- Orange Juice: 1 cup, for a zesty kick.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp, to enhance the flavors.
- Cream Cheese: 1 package (8 oz), softened for a creamy layer.
- Powdered Sugar: 1 cup, to sweeten the cream cheese.
- Whipped Cream: 1 cup, plus extra for topping, to add lightness.
- Ladyfinger Cookies: 1 package (10 oz), for a delightful texture.
- Orange Zest: Zest of 1 orange, for an aromatic finish.
- Fresh Mint Leaves: Optional, for garnish and a pop of color.
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry mixture by placing cranberries, sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until fluffy. Gently fold in whipped cream.
- Assemble the trifle by layering ladyfinger cookies, cranberry mixture, and cream cheese mixture in a trifle dish or individual cups. Finish with whipped cream and orange zest on top.
- Chill the assembled trifle in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor, but frozen cranberries are a good alternative.
- Adjust sweetness of the cranberry mixture to taste.
- For gluten-free options, substitute ladyfinger cookies with gluten-free alternatives.
- Can be prepared ahead of time; store layers separately if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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