Pear & Ginger Trifle
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)
Instructions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
