Pumpkin Trifle

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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Layers of spiced pumpkin pudding, crumbled spice cake, and whipped cream make this a festive autumn dessert.
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Pumpkin Trifle

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 390.6

Description

This creamy Pumpkin Trifle is the ultimate cozy fall dessert, featuring layers of rich spiced pumpkin pudding, crumbled unfrosted spice cake, and fluffy whipped cream. The warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice blend perfectly with the sweet butterscotch pudding for a comforting flavor profile. Its an elegant yet easy-to-assemble dish thats perfect for Thanksgiving dinners, holiday gatherings, or any chilly evening when you crave something sweet. The texture is delightful, with the soft cake crumbs soaking up the creamy pudding while the whipped cream adds a light, airy contrast. Serve it in a clear glass bowl to showcase the beautiful layers, and garnish with maraschino cherries for a pop of color. This make-ahead dessert is a crowd-pleaser that requires no baking, just simple assembly and chilling.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Reserve 1/4 cup of the crumbled spice cake crumbs for garnishing the top of the trifle.
  2. Divide the remaining cake crumbs into four equal portions.
  3. Sprinkle one portion of the cake crumbs evenly into the bottom of a large trifle bowl or 3-quart serving dish.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, cold milk, and instant butterscotch pudding mixes.
  5. Beat the mixture with a whisk or electric mixer until it is smooth and begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  6. Spoon half of the pumpkin pudding mixture over the cake crumbs in the serving bowl, spreading evenly.
  7. Sprinkle a second portion of the cake crumbs over the pumpkin layer.
  8. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  9. Spoon half of the whipped cream over the cake crumb layer.
  10. Sprinkle a third portion of the cake crumbs over the whipped cream.
  11. Top with the remaining pumpkin pudding mixture, spreading it evenly.
  12. Sprinkle the last portion of cake crumbs over the pumpkin layer.
  13. Spread the remaining whipped cream over the top to cover the cake crumbs.
  14. Sprinkle the reserved 1/4 cup of cake crumbs around the edge of the top layer.
  15. Place maraschino cherries in the center of the trifle if desired.
  16. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to soften.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 390.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pumpkin, trifle, dessert, fall, thanksgiving, spice cake, whipped cream, pudding, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, butterscotch, layered, make ahead, autumn, holiday, easy, no bake, comfort food
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