Description
A delightful holiday dessert featuring layers of cream cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy toppings, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Cranberry Sauce
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers or Ladyfinger Biscuits
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds or Chopped Nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Cranberry Sauce by simmering cranberries with sugar and water until they burst, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Mix the Cream Cheese by beating it with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until combined.
- Assemble the Cups by layering crushed graham crackers, cranberry sauce, and cream cheese mixture in small glasses. Repeat layers, leaving space for whipped cream on top.
- Top each cup with whipped cream and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds or nuts. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs or desired toppings just before serving.
Notes
Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing. Use clear glasses for a visually appealing presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: trifle, dessert, holiday, cranberry, cream cheese