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

Servings: persons

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

1
Set aside 1/4 to 1/2 cup cake crumbs for garnish.
2
Divide remaining crumbs into 4 portions.
3
Sprinkle 1 portion into bottom of trifle bowl or 3-quart serving bowl.
4
In mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, spices, milk and pudding; mix until smooth.
5
Spoon half into trifle bowl over cake crumbs.
6
Layer with second portion of cake crumbs.
7
Whip cream until stiff.
8
Spoon half over cake crumbs.
9
Sprinkle third portion of crumbs.
10
Top with remaining pumpkin mixture; then last portion of crumbs and remaining whipped cream.
11
Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top.
12
Garnish with cherries. Cover and chill.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 3 to 4 c. crumbled spice cake or gingerbread, 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. 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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