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Pumpkin Trifle

A delightful layered dessert featuring silky pumpkin pudding, whipped cream, and crunchy ginger snaps.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Layer
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup whipped cream half of total whipped cream
Pudding Layer
  • 2 cups vanilla pudding, prepared
Topping
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed ginger snaps
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the pudding by following the package instructions and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and half of the whipped cream. Gently fold until well mixed.
Layering
  1. In a large glass trifle bowl or individual cups, layer the pumpkin mixture, vanilla pudding, and crushed ginger snaps.
  2. Repeat the layering until you reach the top of the bowl, finishing with a generous layer of whipped cream.
Chilling
  1. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a dash of maple syrup to the pumpkin layer. For the best results, let the trifle chill overnight, and avoid mixing the whipped cream into the pumpkin layer too aggressively.