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Creamy Pumpkin Trifle Dessert

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Make this rich, creamy pumpkin trifle for your next gathering. This layered dessert combines pumpkin spice, soft cake, and smooth cream for an impressive autumn treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) package pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In a separate large bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk together for two minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
  3. Gently fold half of the thawed whipped topping into the thickened pudding mixture until just combined. This creates the creamy pumpkin layer.
  4. In a large glass trifle bowl, create the first layer using half of the cake cubes.
  5. Spoon half of the creamy pumpkin mixture evenly over the cake layer.
  6. Repeat the layers: remaining cake cubes, followed by the remaining creamy pumpkin mixture.
  7. Spread the remaining half of the plain whipped topping over the top layer of pumpkin mixture to create a smooth top layer.
  8. Cover the trifle bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to soften.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle the top with chopped pecans, if using.

Notes

  • You can substitute store-bought pound cake with homemade or even firm gingerbread cake for a different flavor profile.
  • For an even richer flavor, use cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar as part of your creamy layer instead of only whipped topping.
  • Make this dessert ahead of time; it tastes better the next day after chilling.

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