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pumpkin trifle

Pumpkin Trifle

Kitchen Ready Betty
In this incredibly easy Pumpkin Trifle recipe, cubes of scrumptious spice cake are layered with presweetened pumpkin pie mix, creamy cheesecake pudding, crumbled gingersnaps and fluffy whip. This delicious dessert is perfect for a large crowd at fall and winter gatherings.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 16

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spouted measuring cup
  • 13x9 metal pan (lightly greased)
  • 6 quart trifle bowl, punch bowl, or mixing bowl (find these extra large sizes online)
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • non-scratch knife
  • can opener
  • large spoon or ladle

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 box spice cake mix 15 oz. or larger
  • eggs, oil, water  varies per brand; check the box for quantities and measurements
  • 2 (3.4 oz.) boxes cheesecake flavored instant pudding
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 (30 oz.) can pumpkin pie mix please note this is not 100% pumpkin/purée
  • 8 oz. gingersnap cookies crushed
  • 2 (8 oz.) tubs frozen whipped topping thaw just before using
  • caramel sauce optional topping

Instructions
 

  • Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions; cool.
  • Prepare pudding mix according to package directions while cake is baking; refrigerate.
  • After cake is completely cooled, cut the cake into small squares; place half into the bottom of trifle bowl.
  • Next, add half of the pumpkin pie mix.
  • Sprinkle half of the crushed gingersnaps on top.
  • Smooth half of the pudding over gingersnaps.
  • Top with 1 tub of thawed whip.
  • Repeat the layers in the same order, using the remaining cake, pumpkin, gingersnaps, pudding, and whip.
  • Garnish with a few reserved crushed gingersnaps and optional caramel sauce.
  • Cover and refrigerate a minimum of 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Good for 2-3 days, but the longer it sits, the soggier it gets. Keep refrigerated.
I recommend assembling pumpkin trifle 8-12 hours before you intend to serve it for optimal flavor and texture.
This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
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