Pumpkin Trifle Recipe

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

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Pumpkin Trifle Recipe
  • Prep: 1 hour + cooling
  • Yield: 18 Servings
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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 thickened. 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.

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

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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by lbipatti

Easy to make, looks great and tastes even better. A winner!

Reviewed on Nov. 09, 2011 by MBawden

I made this for a family Thanksgiving gathering and it was a hit. It was a tasty dessert which was the perfect finish to the full meal, especially for those with diabetic issues. I would definitely make it again.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by Eldridge206

Tried it on my co-workers - if they liked it, I would make it for Thanksgiving - it passed with flying colors!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2011 by JennieRParker

Way to sweet for us.

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by klbl1223

I love cooking for others and this is friendly for all age groups and culinary differences. Will be making this many times over.

Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2011 by Luralorraine

I made this with crumbled ginger snap cookies instead of cake. My Boyfriend loved it. You would never know it is lite!!

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2011 by amybeaulieu

I did change things up a bit. I used vanilla pudding and mixed it with the cool-whip for a more mousse like consistency between the layers. I also garnished with gingerbread cookies around the rim and crushed some over the top.

Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2011 by clevekath

I bring out this recipe each Fall and can't count the number times I have made it! I am always asked for the recipe. I prefer the spice cake and do not need to use it all. Has a great presentation and is yummy for all us pumpkin lovers! Great for a large group.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by Aveena

This was excellent! I used a spice cake mix instead as well as "fatten" other ingredients up. I used 2% milk, regular pudding, and sugar-free (instead of fat-free) whipped topping. This was a huge hit and I will definitely make again!

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2011 by auntie mame

Took this to a family gathering. They ate most of it, which my family genreally does not do.

 
 

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