Gingerbread Caramel Parfaits Recipe
Indulge in the delightful flavors of the holiday season with these Gingerbread Caramel Parfaits. Layers of gingerbread cookies, whipped cream, and luscious caramel sauce create a decadent dessert perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Holiday, Festive
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the cookie layer:
- 2 cups (200 g) gingerbread cookies or gingersnaps, roughly broken
- OR gingerbread cake cut into cubes
For the cream layer:
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, chilled
- 1/3 cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the caramel layer:
- 1 1/4 cups (300 g) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Optional toppings:
- Edible gold leaf or gold sprinkles (for festive decoration)
- Crispy caramel shards or extra cookie pieces
Instructions
- Make the whipped cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Set aside in the fridge.
- Prepare the cookie/cake base: Break gingerbread cookies into medium chunks or cut baked gingerbread cake into cubes.
- Assemble the parfaits: In a tall glass, add a layer of cookie pieces at the bottom. Spoon over a layer of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sauce. Repeat the layers until the glass is full, finishing with whipped cream and caramel drizzle on top.
- Garnish: Top with cookie shards, caramel shards, and a touch of edible gold for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Caramel Parfaits, Holiday Dessert, Christmas, New Year, Festive Dessert
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