Sweet Potato Ginger Snap Cookie Trifles
Layer ginger snap cookies and sweet potato puree to make these easy Sweet Potato Ginger Snap Cookie Trifles!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 6 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium-sized orange orange zest
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 16 Ginger Snaps Ginger Snaps crushed, divided
- Whipped Cream optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- 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.
- Add whipped topping, if desired.
Notes
These trifles are the perfect fall dessert—and they're also super easy to make!