Pumpkin Trifle Recipe

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One of the nice things about this trifle is the way it uses up leftover cakes that never seem to get eaten! It's convenient, too—it tastes like a traditional pumpkin pie, even though you don't have to make a crust or bake it. My husband's a construction worker and ex-farm boy. When we were first married, it was trial and error to cook like his mother. Now, after 17 years, he says that I've passed the test! We have four children, 13 to 8. So there's another reason I like this trifles—it lasts through two meals at least!

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Pumpkin Trifle Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12-15 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 cups leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake, muffins or gingerbread
  • 2-1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 4 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant butterscotch pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • Maraschino cherries, optional

Directions

  • Set aside 1/4 cup of cake crumbs for topping. Divide remaining crumbs into four portions; sprinkle one portion into a trifle bowl or 3-qt. serving bowl.
  • In a large bowl, combine the milk, pumpkin, pudding mixes and spices; beat until smooth. Spoon half into the serving bowl. Sprinkle with a second portion of crumbs. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; spoon half into bowl.
  • Sprinkle with a third portion of crumbs. Top with the remaining pumpkin mixture, then remaining portion of crumbs and whipped cream. Sprinkle the reserved crumbs around the edge of bowl. Garnish with cherries if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving. Yield: 12-15 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 186 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 163 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Trifle in Country Woman September/October 1993, p29

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Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by vonith1

This was very yummy and my family loved it!

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2010 by kathemc

I made this with non-fat milk, sugar free pudding and fat free cool whip. NO-ONE knew the difference. This trifle is delish.

Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2010 by craigsuem

I've been making this trifle for years, ever since it first showed up in Taste of Home in the early 90's. It is an impressive dessert for guests, potlucks, or holidays, and is a family favorite! Absolutely delicious!

Reviewed on Jun. 01, 2010 by schtazey

SO good!

 
 

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