Pumpkin Trifle Recipe

Pumpkin Trifle Recipe
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Rating

96% would make again

There's more to pumpkin than pie, as Hyla Lehenbauer points out with this impressive trifle. "It looks so elegant with alternating layers of gingerbread cake and pumpkin/butterscotch pudding," she writes from New London, Missouri. "Try making it ahead of time for a fuss-free dessert when you're planning to entertain guests."

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  • 18 Servings
  • Prep: 1 hour + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14-1/2 ounces) gingerbread cake mix
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 1 egg
  • 4 cups cold fat-free milk
  • 4 packages (1 ounce each) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and allspice
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water and egg, beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. When completely cooled, crumble the cake. Set aside 1/4 cup crumbs for garnish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in pumpkin and spices until well blended.
  • In a trifle bowl or 3-1/2-qt. glass serving bowl, layer a fourth of the cake crumbs, half of the pumpkin mixture, a fourth of the cake crumbs and half of the whipped topping. Repeat layers. Garnish with reserved cake crumbs. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving. Yield: 18 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 194 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 13 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Pumpkin Trifle published in Light & Tasty October/November 2002, p33

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Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2009 by krobitsch

Made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved them! I made them in individual glasses instead since none of the stores in my area carried full size trifle bowls. I made them with one layer of gingerbread cake and one of spice cake which worked really well. Will definitely be making these again!

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by nicolemeo

I brought this to Thanksgiving dinner and it got rave reviews - beat out every pie on the table!

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2009 by SueFla

This was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! Thank you Hyla, for a great recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2009 by JoAnn199

Many compliments at my church function! Rave reviews!

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2008 by lbrierton

Loved this recipe! One of the lightest desserts. Made it for 2 Thanksgiving dinners w/ no leftovers. This is something I would make anytime of the year.

Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by anjee419

I made this, but it seemed too bland with the amount of pudding,and pumpkin ratio, so I increased the pudding.I will definetely make this beautiful,tasty recipe again!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by janam0826

I made it for a get together and since I don't particularly like gingerbread, I used spice cake instead and it was a hit.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2008 by hummer42

I make this for afternoon tea parties! It gets rave reviews! I only make half a recipe and use a smaller bowl. Great recipe! Lou Ann

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2008 by lucy_june57

I am a Pampered Chef Consultant and tried this at one of my shows, using Pumpkin Pie Spice pudding instead. A big hit. Sold alot of Trifle Bowls. If your looking for a good one, check out my website @ pamperedchef.biz/brendahoschele

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2008 by bettswhite

has anybody tried this with vanilla pudding instead of butterscotch? Whoops - sorry - I had missed Little Lady's comment.

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