The Holiday Table

Bake a Batch of Gingerbread

This sweet treat was born in the middle ages as a gift from fair ladies to shining knights. Sample a few of our favorite gingerbread cookies, cakes, cobblers, and crisps. (Shining knight not included.)

Gingerbread Pear Trifle

12/18

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Gingerbread Pear Trifle

Layer homemade gingerbread, pears, vanilla custard, and whipped cream for an elegant dessert that's just as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The gingerbread, pears, and custard are best prepared two days ahead and assembled before serving.

Recipe: Gingerbread Pear Trifle

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