Description
A delightful dessert that layers creamy cheese filling with tart cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crumbled cookies (ginger snaps or ladyfingers)
- Zest of 1 orange or lemon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and a splash of water. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until light and fluffy.
- Layer crumbled cookies at the bottom of serving cups, followed by cranberry mixture, and then cream cheese blend. Repeat layers until cups are full, finishing with cream cheese.
- Garnish with citrus zest and whole cranberries.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness of cranberry sauce to your taste. Serve in individual cups for an appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Christmas, dessert, trifle, cranberry, cream cheese, holiday recipe