Pumpkin Mousse Trifle Recipe

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You can speed up this recipe by using a store-bought pound cake or baking and freezing one ahead of time. The sugared pecans can also be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container.—Becky McClaflin, Blanchard, Oklahoma

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Pumpkin Mousse Trifle Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. Bake: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 14 Servings
45 30 75

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • SUGARED PECANS:
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • PUMPKIN MOUSSE:
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended.
  • Transfer to a greased and floured 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut cake into 3/4-in. cubes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk egg white; stir in pecans and sugars. Transfer to a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 9-13 minutes or until puffed, stirring once. Cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Add the pumpkin, cinnamon and vanilla. Fold in 1-1/2 cups whipped topping.
  • In a 3-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer half of the cake, pumpkin mousse, remaining whipped topping and pecans. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 14 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 592 calories, 35 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 66 mg cholesterol, 290 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Mousse Trifle in Country Woman December/January 2012, p38

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Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by Becky01089

This dessert is awesome! Baking the cake and the pecans the day before putting it all together cut down on prep time. It was a huge hit on Thanksgiving. Will definitely make this again and again and again!


Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2011 by AllisonD

I even messed up and added all the whipped cream to the mousse and it turned out well


Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by kealiegrimm

This recipe was AWESOME!!!!! Made it for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Had many people asking for the recipe I will be making this again!! 5 star plus


Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by Nicole1183

Time consuming, but definitely worth it! The flavor of the mousse got even better after chilling in the refrigerator for a couple of hours. I'd definitely make it again!

 
 
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