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Stem ginger trifle
Published: November 19, 2015 at 9:04 AM
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Serves 8
Easy
Total time: 30 mins
+ chilling
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We've upped the Christmas factor on this easy trifle by adding ginger cake - you can make ahead for easy festive entertaining
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Try this stem ginger trifle recipe, then check out our chocolate trifle, sherry trifle, Christmas trifle and more Christmas dessert ideas.
Ingredients
Nutrition
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1 small loaf ginger cake
cubed
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2 rings pineapple
finely chopped
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3 balls stem ginger
cut into shards, plus 4 tbsp syrup
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4 tbsp ginger cordial or wine
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250g mascarpone
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500g ready-made custard
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300ml double cream
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal541
- fat39.7g
- saturates23.8g
- carbs40.8g
- fibre0.8g
- protein4.9g
- salt0.3g
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Method
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step 1
Sprinkle the cake cubes into a trifle bowl and then add the pineapple. Add some ginger pieces and spoon over 2 tbsp syrup and the ginger cordial or wine.Whisk the mascarpone with the custard, spoon it over the ginger base and chill for 30 minutes.
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step 2
Whisk the cream until it is thick and floppy, then whisk in the remaining ginger syrup. Carefully spoon this on top. Cover with clingfilm and chill until you want to serve it.Arrange the remaining ginger on top.
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