Best 6 Cranberry Trifle With Pumpkin Chiffon Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Cranberry Trifle with Pumpkin Chiffon Cake recipe. This captivating dessert features layers of moist pumpkin chiffon cake, tangy cranberry sauce, and creamy custard, all enveloped in a delicate chantilly cream frosting. The cranberry sauce adds a vibrant tartness that complements the sweetness of the cake and custard, while the chantilly cream frosting provides a light and airy finish. This trifle is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor, making it a perfect centerpiece for special occasions or a delightful treat to enjoy anytime. For those with special dietary preferences, we also offer a gluten-free and vegan version of this recipe, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable creation. Additionally, discover variations such as the Cranberry Trifle with Gingerbread Cake and Cranberry Trifle with Orange Chiffon Cake, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAKEOVER CRANBERRY TRIFLE



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You'd never guess that this showstopper fruit trifle recipe has been lightened up because it boasts all of the original's festive flavor, but only half the fat and way fewer calories! -Sonya Labbe, Santa Monica, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (16 ounces) frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen reduced-fat pound cake, thawed and cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Cool completely., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping., Place a third of the cake cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl; top with a third of the cranberry mixture and a third of the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 254mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY-PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE



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Even though this is a light dessert, my kids love it. Since it's so popular, I stock up on canned pumpkin in the fall when it's on sale so I can make it all year long. -Cami LaForge, Murray, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large egg
1 large egg white
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat a 9-in. square baking pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat egg and egg white until foamy. Add pumpkin, melted butter, oil and vanilla; beat until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and orange zest. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRANBERRY TRIFLE



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With layers of sweetened cranberries, buttery pound cake, and fluffy whipped cream, this trifle is a truly easy dessert -- merry and dazzling.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bags (12 ounces each) cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy cream
2 homemade or store-bought all-butter pound cakes (12 ounces each), cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices
Candied Orange Zest, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 2 cups granulated sugar, ginger, and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium; cook until cranberries begin to burst, 8 to 10 minutes. Let compote cool completely.
  • Make cream filling: Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla on high until well combined. With mixer on medium, gradually add heavy cream; continue beating until soft peaks form.
  • Arrange 1/3 of cake in a 3-quart serving dish. Spoon 1/3 of compote over cake; spread to sides of dish. Dollop 1/3 of cream filling over compote; spread to sides of dish. Repeat twice, ending with cream filling. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours (or up to 1 day). Garnish with Candied Orange Zest, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g

CANADIAN CRANBERRY TRIFLE



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Rich pound cake, hand-whipped custard and tart cranberries give you so much to celebrate. In the summer, I make this showstopping dessert with fresh-picked blueberries and homemade blueberry wine. -Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups fresh cranberries
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup sweet white wine
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
CUSTARD:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
6 large egg yolks, beaten
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
CAKE:
1 frozen pound cake (16 ounces), thawed
3 tablespoons sweet white wine, optional
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Whipped cream
Additional fresh cranberries and toasted slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, cranberry sauce, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes. Add wine and extract. Remove from heat; cool completely., For custard, mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in another large saucepan; gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from heat., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in coconut extract. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 hour., To assemble, cut cake into 1-in. cubes. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass serving dish, place half of the cake cubes; sprinkle with wine if desired. Layer with half of the almonds, cranberry mixture and custard. Repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Top with whipped cream, additional cranberries and toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 209mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY TRIFLE WITH PUMPKIN CHIFFON CAKE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Ten to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, sifted cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsweetened, canned pumpkin puree
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, separated, plus 1 egg white
1 whole egg
1 1/3 cups superfine sugar (can be made by pulsing granulated sugar in a food processor until fine)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Pinch cream of tartar
1/4 cup brandy
1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
8 egg yolks
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon powdered gelatin
3 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 15-by-10-inch jellyroll pan and set aside. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir together the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Using an electric mixer, beat the two egg yolks and the whole egg on high speed for 4 minutes. Add 1 cup of the sugar and beat 3 minutes longer. Quickly pour in the oil.
  • With the mixer on medium speed, add the dry ingredients alternately with the pumpkin mixture. Beat the 3 egg whites with a mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar, increase the speed to high and slowly add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the pumpkin mixture and fold in the remaining whites. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the cake is springy to the touch, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • To make the mousse, combine the cranberries, 1 cup of sugar and the Grand Marnier in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Pour into a bowl, stir in the lemon zest and refrigerate until cold.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine the egg yolks, remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and the salt. Whisk until the yolks are very thick. In another saucepan, scald the milk. Whisking rapidly, pour the milk into the yolk mixture. Set the pan over low heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat a spoon -- do not let mixture simmer. Set aside.
  • Place the water in a small saucepan and sprinkle with the gelatin. Let stand for 1 minute. Place over low heat until completely dissolved. Stir the gelatin into the custard. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the cranberry mixture. Chill for 30 minutes. Whip the cream until soft peaks form. Reserve 1/2 cup and fold the remaining whipped cream into the mousse.
  • Turn the pumpkin cake out of the pan and cut into 2-inch squares. Brush with the brandy. Place half of the cake squares in the bottom of a 3-quart glass bowl. Spoon half of the mousse over the cake. Repeat the layers. Spoon or pipe out the reserved whipped cream in a decorative pattern around the edge of the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 535, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 52 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PUMPKIN CHIFFON DESSERT



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A nice alternative to traditional pie, this layered pumpkin dessert is a big hit during the holidays. I get many requests to bring it to gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
TOPPING:
2 cups cold milk
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/4 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs. Spoon over crust. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin and cinnamon. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over filling. Carefully spread with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Make the pumpkin chiffon cake a day ahead: This will give it time to cool and firm up, making it easier to handle when assembling the trifle.
  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart flavor that pairs well with the sweet pumpkin cake and creamy whipped cream.
  • Don't over-whip the whipped cream: Over-whipped cream will become grainy and stiff. You want the whipped cream to be fluffy and light.
  • Assemble the trifle just before serving: This will prevent the cake from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

This cranberry trifle with pumpkin chiffon cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for special occasions. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet pumpkin cake, and creamy whipped cream is sure to please everyone. With just a little planning ahead, you can easily make this impressive trifle at home.

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