Pumpkin Trifle Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Trifle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 to 3 c. leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake or gingerbread; 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. ground allspice; 2 1/2 c. cold milk; 4 (3.4 oz.) pkg. instant butterscotch pudding mix; 2 c. whipping cream; maraschino cherries (optional)

Servings: persons

2 to 3 c. leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake or gingerbread
1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
2 1/2 c. cold milk
4 (3.4 oz.) pkg. instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 c. whipping cream
maraschino cherries (optional)

1
Set aside 1/4 cup cake crumbs for top.
2
Divide remaining crumbs into four portions; sprinkle one portion into the bottom of a trifle bowl or 3-quart serving bowl.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, spices, milk and pudding mix; mix until smooth. Spoon half into the serving bowl.
4
Sprinkle with a second portion of crumbs.
5
Whip cream until stiff; spoon half into bowl. Sprinkle with a third portion of crumbs.
6
Top with remaining pumpkin mixture, then last portion of crumbs and remaining whipped cream.
7
Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top, around edge of bowl. Place cherries in center if desired.
8
Cover and chill 2 hours before serving.
9
Yield:
10
12 to 15 servings.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 3 c. leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake or gingerbread, 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin, 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Trifle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Trifle

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