Best 6 Holiday Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Recipes

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Indulge in the festive flavors of the season with our delectable Holiday Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle! This stunning dessert combines the warmth of pumpkin spice with the classic taste of gingerbread, creating a truly unique and unforgettable treat. Our collection of recipes features a variety of trifles, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle, a delightful symphony of pumpkin cake, gingerbread cookies, and creamy whipped cream, to the decadent Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle with Maple Glaze, boasting a rich maple glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness, our recipes cater to every taste. If you're looking for a vegan option, our Vegan Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle is a delightful choice, featuring layers of moist vegan pumpkin cake, gingerbread cookies, and a creamy coconut whip. For a boozy twist, our Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle with Baileys is sure to impress, infusing the trifle with the smooth, creamy flavor of Baileys Irish Cream. No matter your preference, our Holiday Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle recipes will bring joy and cheer to your holiday table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN TRIFLE



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I like to spice up our Thanksgiving dinner with this special dessert featuring two popular holiday flavors. A delicious alternative to pumpkin pie, it's my favorite potluck contribution. -Deborah F. Hahn, Belle, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut gingerbread into 1/2-in. to 1-in. cubes; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; stir into pudding. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form., Set aside 1/4 cup gingerbread cubes. In a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the remaining gingerbread cubes; top with a third of the pumpkin mixture and whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Crumble reserved gingerbread; sprinkle over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PAULA'S PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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A classic English dessert with the flavors of fall. Perfect ending to a Christmas or Thanksgiving feast!

Provided by legraham937

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 9h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (14.5 ounce) packages gingerbread cake mix
2 cups water
2 eggs
3 cups milk
1 (4.6 ounce) package cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 (30 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling
½ cup packed brown sugar
⅓ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed
½ cup crushed gingersnaps

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine gingerbread cake mix, water, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir until well blended. Divide batter between 2 ungreased 9-inch cake pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Place cake pans on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Invert and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Combine milk and vanilla pudding mix in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; let cool until thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in pumpkin pie filling, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Crumble 1 gingerbread cake into the bottom of a large punch bowl. Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the gingerbread. Add a layer of whipped topping. Repeat with remaining gingerbread cake, pudding mixture, and whipped topping. Sprinkle gingersnaps on top.
  • Refrigerate until pudding is set and flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.8 calories, Carbohydrate 101.8 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 744.2 mg, Sugar 28.6 g

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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Soft layers of pumpkin, spicy gingerbread and creamy whipped topping make this decadent trifle a feast for your eyes and your stomach. -Amy Geiser, Fairlawn, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 20 servings (about 1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (14-1/2 ounces each) gingerbread cake/cookie mix
1 package (4.6 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake gingerbread mixes according to package directions for cake. Cool completely on wire racks., Meanwhile, prepare pudding mix according to package directions. Stir in brown sugar and pumpkin; cool completely., Crumble half of the gingerbread into a 4-qt. glass bowl; press down gently. Layer gingerbread with half of the pudding mixture and half of the whipped topping; repeat layers. Refrigerate, covered, overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Ginger     Dessert     Kid-Friendly     Pumpkin     Fall     Family Reunion     Chill     Cinnamon     Potluck     Molasses     Nutmeg     Simmer     Butter     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

For gingerbread:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup mild molasses (not robust or blackstrap)
3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk (not powdered)
1/2 cup hot water
For pumpkin mousse:
1 (1/4-ounces) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 (15-ounces) can pure pumpkin
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For whipped cream:
1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Equipment: a 2-quart trifle bowl or other deep serving bowl
Garnish: chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Make gingerbread:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter a 13- by 9-inch baking pan. Line pan with foil, leaving an overhang at both ends, then butter foil.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in egg until blended, then beat in molasses and buttermilk. At low speed, mix in flour mixture until smooth, then add hot water and beat 1 minute (batter may look curdled).
  • Spread batter evenly in pan and bake until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan. Using foil as an aid, transfer gingerbread to a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes with a serrated knife.
  • Make pumpkin mousse:
  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan and let soften 1 minute. Bring to a simmer, stirring until gelatin has dissolved. Whisk together gelatin mixture, pumpkin, brown sugar, spices, and salt in a large bowl until combined well.
  • Beat cream with vanilla using cleaned beaters until it holds soft peaks, then fold into pumpkin mixture gently but thoroughly.
  • Make whipped cream:
  • Beat cream with sugar and vanilla using mixer until it holds soft peaks.
  • Assemble trifle:
  • Put half of gingerbread cubes in trifle bowl. Top with half of pumpkin mousse, then half of whipped cream. Repeat layering once more with all of remaining gingerbread, mousse, and cream. Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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Nice alternative to pumpkin pie, and what a way to mix two delicious holiday flavors together! Great for a holiday dessert or anytime you want a good 'comfort' food. Enjoy! I use CoolWhip French Vanilla for extra oomph! Recipe compliments of Paula Deen and the FoodNetwork.

Provided by Cynna

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (14 ounce) packages gingerbread mix
1 (5 1/8 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
1 (30 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon ground cardamom or 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
1/2 cup gingersnaps (optional)

Steps:

  • Bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pudding and set aside to cool.
  • Stir the pumpkin pie filling, sugar, and cardamom into the pudding.
  • Crumble 1 batch of gingerbread into the bottom of a large, pretty bowl.
  • Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the gingerbread, then add a layer of whipped topping.
  • Repeat with the remaining gingerbread, pudding, and whipped topping.
  • Sprinkle of the top with crushed gingersnaps, if desired.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Trifle can be layered in a punch bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 402.8, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 33.6, Protein 2.5

PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE



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Loyaers of spicy gingerbread, pumpkin filling, and fluffy whipped topping make this decadent desert a feast for your eyes and taste buds. From Taste of Home August/Sept 2008. Posted for safekeeping.

Provided by Chef Skie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 25 cups, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 1/2 ounce) packages gingerbread cake mix
1 (4 5/8 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix (cook and serve, not instant)
3 cups milk
1 (29 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 (12 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake gingerbread according to package directions using two greased 9 inch round cake pans. Cool completely on wire racks.
  • Meanwhile, for pudding, in a large saucepan combine pudding mix and milk. Stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer, or until thickened. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  • Combine pumpkin and brown sugar and stir into pudding.
  • In a 4-quart glass serving bowl or trifle dish crumble one gingerbread cake and gently press down. Top with half of pudding mixture and half of whipped topping. Repeat layers.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Tips:

  • Make sure your trifle bowl or dish is large enough to accommodate all of the layers. You may need to use a trifle bowl with a capacity of 10 cups or more.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips in the gingerbread layer.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  • Be sure to chill the trifle for at least 4 hours before serving, so that the layers have time to set.
  • For a festive presentation, garnish the trifle with whipped cream, pumpkin pie spice, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

This holiday pumpkin gingerbread trifle is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any holiday gathering. With its layers of moist gingerbread cake, creamy pumpkin mousse, and whipped cream, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a show-stopping dessert, give this holiday pumpkin gingerbread trifle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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