Description
Delightful layers of cream cheese and cranberry in elegant trifle cups, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed ginger snaps or shortbread cookies
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: orange juice or zest
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberries: Rinse and sort the cranberries, discarding any soft ones. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, and a splash of water or orange juice. Cook for 10-15 minutes until cranberries pop and thicken. Let cool.
- Make the cream cheese mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, then fold in whipped topping until combined.
- Assemble the trifle cups: Start with a layer of cookie crumbles, then a layer of cream cheese mixture, followed by cranberry sauce. Repeat until cups are filled, finishing with whipped topping.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Serve chilled; garnish with extra cranberries or cookie crumbs for flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cranberry, Trifle, Dessert, Holiday, Christmas