These trifles are the perfect fall dessert—and they're also super easy to make!
Servings : 4servings
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
2sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
6cupswater
2tablespoonsbutter
zest of 1 medium-sized orange
3tablespoonslight brown sugar
1/2teaspooncinnamon
16Ginger Snaps, crushed, divided
Whipped Cream(optional)
Instructions
Put the cut potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.
Bring to a boil; continue to cook for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
Drain.
Place the cooked potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash with a potato masher.
Add in the butter and mix until butter is melted.
Stir in the orange zest, sugar, and cinnamon; mix until completely incorporated.
Layer about two tablespoons of crushed cookies on the bottom of each trifle; top with sweet potato puree; repeat by layering another tablespoon or two of the crushed cookies and top with the puree.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy fall desserts, fall dessert recipes, trifle dessert