Quick Cranberry Trifles

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Quick Cranberry Trifles
300 min.
4
627kcal

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Indulge in the delightful layers of flavor with these Quick Cranberry Trifles, a gluten-free dessert that is as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for special occasions or a simple family dessert night, these trifles combine light, airy whipped cream with the tartness of cranberry sauce, creating a heavenly treat that everyone will love.

The recipe's unique twist comes from the addition of sweet cream Sherry, which enhances the depth of flavor and adds a touch of sophistication to this simple dessert. The creamy texture of melted vanilla ice cream blended with heavy cream forms a luxurious topping that pairs perfectly with the rich pound cake and tangy cranberry sauce. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will leave you wanting more.

Best of all, these trifles are easy to prepare and require minimal hands-on time, making them an ideal choice for entertaining. Simply layer your ingredients in dessert glasses and let them chill for at least eight hours. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully, ensuring that every bite is bursting with tasty goodness. Whether you're celebrating a holiday, hosting a dinner party, or just treating yourself after a long day, these Quick Cranberry Trifles are sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cooking sherry sweet ()
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 1.5 cups round cake cubed ()
  • 0.5 cup whipped cream melted
  • cups roasted cranberry sauce cooked (not jelly)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Stir together cranberry sauce and Sherry in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Combine heavy cream and ice cream in a bowl, then set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and beat with an electric mixer until stiff.
  3. Divide half of cake cubes among 4 dessert glasses. Top each serving with a scant 1/4 cup cranberry mixture, then top each with 1/4 cup whipped-cream mixture. Repeat layering with remaining cake cubes, cranberry mixture, and whipped-cream mixture.
  4. Chill, loosely covered with plastic wrap, at least 8 hours for flavors to develop.
  5. Trifles can be chilled up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

Calories627kcal
Protein4.75%
Fat21.67%
Carbs73.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.2247826120128%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.14mg
Delphinidin
0.03mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
3.78mg
Quercetin
3.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:627.49kcal
31.37%
Fat:15.16g
23.32%
Saturated Fat:8.68g
54.28%
Carbohydrates:115.81g
38.6%
Net Carbohydrates:113.71g
41.35%
Sugar:81.59g
90.66%
Cholesterol:131.37mg
43.79%
Sodium:581.71mg
25.29%
Alcohol:1.54g
100%
Alcohol %:0.68%
100%
Protein:7.48g
14.97%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.52%
Iron:3.07mg
17.07%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.67%
Phosphorus:164.43mg
16.44%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.47%
Selenium:9.84µg
14.05%
Vitamin A:702.22IU
14.04%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.25%
Folate:45.26µg
11.32%
Calcium:108.41mg
10.84%
Vitamin B3:1.91mg
9.53%
Fiber:2.1g
8.4%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.03%
Potassium:198.78mg
5.68%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.41%
Copper:0.1mg
4.95%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.65%
Magnesium:18.45mg
4.61%
Vitamin D:0.69µg
4.58%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.58%
Vitamin K:3.2µg
3.05%
Vitamin C:1.68mg
2.03%
Source:Epicurious