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.

Haresh Dangi
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This trifle is perfection. I can't imagine a better dessert.


Janjankhan Jan
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This trifle is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Thilini Madushika
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This trifle is amazing! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Jose Cahall
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This trifle is the best dessert I've ever had. I can't wait to make it again.


Moath Rawashdeh
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This trifle is so good, I could eat it every day.


Bhuwan Ghale
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This trifle is a must-try for any pumpkin lover. It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Melenia Rahaman
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This trifle is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, beautiful, and easy to make.


CHIBUZO IZUCHUKWU
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I love that this trifle can be made ahead of time. It makes it so much easier to entertain guests.


Ashraf chandio
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This trifle is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shyama Kumari
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Muzamil Fayyaz
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This is the best gingerbread pumpkin trifle I've ever had. The flavors are perfect and the texture is amazing.


Philus Tv
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This trifle is so delicious and festive. I made it for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit.


FRESH KID Alexander todorov
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I love the combination of gingerbread and pumpkin in this trifle. It's the perfect dessert for fall or winter.


Carson Workman
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This trifle is perfect for a holiday party or special occasion. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a hit with guests.


Chuchu Wolde
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I made this trifle for my family for Christmas dinner, and they all loved it. The gingerbread cake was a nice change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake, and the pumpkin mousse was light and fluffy. The whipped cream on top was the perfect finis


Dora Smithe
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This trifle is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that will impress your guests.


Sagor Fk
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this trifle. The gingerbread cake was moist and flavorful, and the pumpkin mousse was light and fluffy. The whipped cream on top was the perfect finishing touch.


ChahaLahori ChachaLahoi
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This trifle is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so I don't have to worry about it on the day of my party.


Abishanth Abi
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I made this trifle for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking for the recipe. The combination of gingerbread and pumpkin is perfect, and the whipped cream on top just makes it over the top.


S.M.N GAMER
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This gingerbread pumpkin trifle was a hit at our holiday party! The layers of gingerbread cake, pumpkin mousse, and whipped cream were perfect, and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely make this again.