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| Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Thanksgiving Overall User Rating:  |
LOVE THIS RECIPE!!!
12/31/2006 at 10:04pm
User: Lisa from Vestal, NY User Rating:
I tried this one Thanksgiving and it has replaced pumpkin pie in the hearts of my family. It has been on the table for every Thanksgiving since. Delicious and different. Beautiful in the trifle dish too. I have to dish it out because my family doesn't want to mess it up. Thanks Paula for this new tradition for our family.
Great
12/31/2006 at 06:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great alternative to pumpkin pie
pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Yummy
12/31/2006 at 03:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good!!! Made it for Thanksgiving with 27 people there. Everyone loved it. And still had some left.
A Hit For Holiday Party
12/31/2006 at 03:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Although this recipe makes a huge amount, it was enjoyed by mostly everyone who tried it. It just makes a ton and is best for large gatherings or cut it in half.
Crowd Pleasing Dessert
12/31/2006 at 10:10am
User: Shelly from Ashland, KY User Rating:
We absolutely loved the recipe. I chose to leave the ginger snaps off and I suggest if anyone wants the ginger snaps to have some in a bowl as a garnish for anyone interested. A small word of caution to those who will make this recipe. Use pumpkin FILLING not 100% pumpkin. There is a BIG difference in the outcome. We will see you hopefully this summer Paula when we visit in Savannah.
Easy Easy Easy
12/31/2004 at 10:36pm
User: EMILY from Chugiak, AK User Rating:
This is easy and yummy. To Speed up time you can use instant pudding.
Quick and delicious
12/30/2006 at 03:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Got rave reviews for my in-laws Christmas dinner. But I did cut the recipe in half. Very simple to make with my 3yo.
Wonderful!!!!
12/30/2005 at 02:45pm
User: Lisa from Georgetown, KY User Rating:
I made this dessert during Christmas when my husband's family came to our home to celebrate. It was a beautiful presentation and everyone loved it!!!
Good, but not as great as expected
12/30/2005 at 02:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Simple to prepare, feeds a crowd, looks nice, but... I was not as impressed as I expected from other reviews. The pumpkin layer is very sweet - almost like butterscotch and the gingerbread got a little overwhelming (I even doubled the amount of whipped cream). Still good and enjoyed by most of my family, just not GREAT.
Forget pumpkin pie!
12/30/2004 at 04:41am
User: E from Woodstock, GA User Rating:
taste, texture, appearance -- this recipe has it all! Would recommend you cut it in half, though, unless you are feeding the entire neighborhood. I filled a trifle bowl and still had plenty to spare. This is a marvelous alternative to pumpkin pie and had everyone asking for more.
This will impress your guests...
12/29/2007 at 11:43am
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I used half the recipe (as many others did) and it filled my trifle bowl just perfect! Everyone loved it. This is now one of my FAVORITE desserts of all time. I can't say anything bad about this recipe!
No dress rehearsal necessary!
12/29/2005 at 10:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for a Christmas party, without making it and trying it out first, and it was a huge hit. (Pretty much par-for-the-course with Paula's recipes.) The recipe fed 15 people, with leftovers. If you like gingerbread lattes and/or pumpkin spice lattes from Starbuck's, this dessert is for you!
great
12/29/2005 at 12:09pm
User: Michelle from Boyds, MD User Rating:
It made enough probably for 30 people, I served it at Thanksgiving everyone ate it instead pumpkin pie & loved it, but a ton was left over.
Fantastic
12/29/2005 at 12:03pm
User: Tabitha from Corona, CA User Rating:
Although no one said that this would feed an army?! It was so deliscious. I had 10 people having seconds (it was that good), but we hadn't even made a dent in it! I love this recipe, it was easy and so inexpensive to make, but I think that I will cut back next time and not make it so large. Thanks Paula~ keep them coming!
Outstanding
12/29/2004 at 02:57pm
User: LOUISE from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I've made this twice in the last two weeks for get-togethers and have had rave reviews. Everyone who has tasted it wanted the recipe! It's my new favorite dessert! Don't know if I'll ever make pumpkin pie again. Very easy, and great presentation! Thanks Paula! Louise from Chicago
Yummy Yummy!
12/29/2004 at 11:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is very easy and very yummy. The next time I will only use 1 box of gingerbread though...not enough room in the trifle bowl
Delicious and Easy
12/28/2006 at 06:57pm
User: ellen from bowling green, KY User Rating:
My sister made this for Thanksgiving and it was delicious. It was very easy. She did say that the amount of ingredients was enough to fill her triffle bowl 2 times.
"Best Dessert Ever!"
12/28/2006 at 03:10pm
User: MARIANNE from The Plains, OH User Rating:
I cannot put into words how much of a hit this dessert was at the family Thanksgiving dinner! And when I showed up with something different for the Christmas Day feast, there were lots of disappointed people. They had all been hoping I'd bring the Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle again. All I heard was "best dessert ever in my whole life" and "please bring it every time." I've promised to bring it to every family gathering, no matter what time of the year.
Pumpkin gingerbread trifle
12/27/2006 at 09:47pm
User: marilyn from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I have made this dish four times since October and have had several requests for the recipe. It is absolutely the best ever dessert. I am not a very good baker and therefore rarely do desserts, but this is the one!! Thanks Paula.
TOO GOOD!!!
12/27/2006 at 07:33pm
User: Sheree from Bakersfield, CA User Rating:
This is one of the bst deserts I have ever made for the holidays. My brother, who is a pumpkin pie piggie, as I call him, eating a whole pie every Christmas if given the chance, LOVED this! He loved it so much that he didn't even have a piece of pie, he ate too much trifle!!! This was a definate hit with the family and has become a must have for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thanks Paula for such a great tasting and easy recioe.
Don't listen to the people who gave this one star
12/27/2006 at 05:40am
User: Govega from Howell, NJ User Rating:
They aren't real cooks. Sorry! But this was very yummy and enjoyed by my family on Xmas eve. I adapted it somewhat after reading some reviews here. What I did was instead of pumpkin pie mix used a plain small can of canned pumpkin. To that I added cinnamon, brown sugar and fresh grated nutmeg. Instead of using cool whip, I whipped heavy cream and sweetened that. I made my vanilla pudding with some half in half instead of total milk to make it richer. I used only one gingerbread cake mix. I used Annie's ginger thins instead of gingersnaps for the topping. The result was a dessert that was distinctly seasonal, and not so sweet it was inedible. It was enjoyed by people of all ages at the table. Don't hesitate. Thanks PAULA!
Great Recipe - A BIG HIT
12/26/2006 at 11:02am
User: MARIA from Newport News, VA User Rating:
Took this dish to visit a friend's family. They couldn't get enough of it! Although it's very sweet - the flavors mix well together. I had to print the recipe for everyone in the house! I recommend this dish from Paula!
Holiday success
12/26/2006 at 09:15am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used home made whipped cream as the topping only. I also used the crumbs from the ginger bread cake for a garnish on the top. The crowed was delighted with the results. It will be a standard at the holdidays from now on.
Outstanding!
12/26/2005 at 05:21pm
User: Lisa from wellington, FL User Rating:
Made this for Christmas and everyone loved it. I did make a few minor modifications based on reviews I read her. First, I used only one box of gingerbread. I then cut the amount of pumpkin filling in half and eliminated the brown sugar. Plenty sweet enough. I also used fresh whipped cream (sweetened with 1 T. of sugar and 1/2 t. vanilla per cup) instead of frozen whipped topping. And finally, I garnished with crumbled gingerbread which I had leftover intead of gingersnaps. And the presentation...it looks like I slaved over this dessert, when it couldn't have been easier. I can't say enough good things about this recipe or Paula!
help
12/25/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was ready to make the trifle when I realized I had pure pumpkin--not filling. If I make the filling myself, should how show I cook it before adding it into the pudding?? Thanks!!
Out of this world!!
12/25/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Ami from Fort Mitchell, AL User Rating:
Paula Deen is awesome and she once again provided a delicious recipie...this one is better than any pumpkin pie I've ever had. My step-mom made it for Christmas dinner and it was spicy and creamy and not too heavy. Wonderful recipe!! Thanks for sharing Paula!!!
Pretty Good
12/25/2006 at 08:52am
User: christine from West Bridgewater, MA User Rating:
This dessert was pretty good. It tastes like pumpkin pie. If I make it again I plan on using 2 boxes of pudding instead of only 1.
Great
12/25/2004 at 10:33pm
User: RON from rockledge, FL User Rating:
Can't get enough of it. Easy to make.
Addictive
12/25/2004 at 02:24am
User: LILA from Chatsworth, CA User Rating:
This is an amazing Trifle. Everyone loved it and couldn't stop eating it... It does make a huge amount. It keeps it texture even after 2 days. It is a "keeper".
Simple and Delicious!
12/24/2006 at 04:08pm
User: Wendy from Irvine, CA User Rating:
What a great alternative to regular trifle for the holidays! Was a big hit with the family last year and will be on our table again this year. I make my own gingerbread cake and fold in fresh whipped cream to the pumpkin mixture to lighten the texture up more. Toasted chopped pecans decorate nicely!
Beautiful & Easy
12/24/2006 at 12:24pm
User: Rebecca from Tampa, FL User Rating:
This was easy to make and the presentation makes it really special. It keeps well for a couple days. So don't worry about making too much. We eventually finished it all.
easy and good
12/24/2006 at 11:07am
User: Estelle from Key Largo, FL User Rating:
This was so easy to make and everyone loved it. Paula love watch your show
Most Requested!!!
12/24/2005 at 09:47pm
User: Sharon from Loveland, CO User Rating:
I saw Paula make this before Thanksgiving and just had to try it; it was a HIT - everyone requested that I make it again for Christmas. The flavors were distinct, yet delicate. Such a wonderful substitution for traditional pumpkin pie. I had never used a box mix for the gingerbead and it came out perfectly. Paula, you are my favorite!
Great for a large crowd
12/24/2005 at 12:06pm
User: MARY from Cumming, GA User Rating:
This was very good and is perfect for a large crowd. Was easy to make and looked perfect in my punch bowl. I used the punch cups as serving dishes.
Wow.........
12/24/2005 at 11:21am
User: Jamie from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I made this for Thanksgiving, and it would have been a lot easier if I didn't make the other 5 pies........no one ate the pie, this was gone in a minute, and I had to make another one in a hurry!!!! I am making it again tonight (Christmas Eve). Simply fantastic!!!!
Thanksgiving
12/23/2007 at 03:20pm
User: Tiffany from Pensacola, FL User Rating:
Really enjoyed it, Decided to make 1 desert only this year and this one was it, Went over well with the family.
So easy to make
12/23/2006 at 06:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is was SUPER YummY!!!!!!!!!! Wow! Make it and you'll impress everyone! Gurantee!
Gingerlicious
12/23/2006 at 11:03am
User: Kim from Rochester, NY User Rating:
This recipe was fantastic! It makes for a very festive presentation. If you have to prepare a desert for a crowd this one is for you. It will serve about 12-15 people. The only change made was a added a layer of the crumbled cookies after each layer of cool whip. Next time I will also wait until right before I serve it to put the cookies on top so they stay crunchy. This is a winner!
paula's pumkin twist
12/23/2004 at 10:57am
User: SARAH from Carlisle, PA User Rating:
This is a great project for cooking with childeren.
This was a hit!
12/22/2007 at 07:32pm
User: Julie from Houston, TX User Rating:
This is a great recipe. I made some additions: I spooned some spiced rum onto each layer of gingerbread for a little kick! I used real whipped cream because I love it so much. Also, I sprinkled pecans on each pumpkin layer, and added crushed gingersnaps, crushed amaretto cookies, and pecans to the top layer. I outlined the trifle bowl with whole gingersnaps and it looked amazing. Oh, and yeah...cut this recipe in half unless you're feeding an army.
Everybody loves it!!!!
12/22/2007 at 04:21pm
User: Jennifer from midlothain, VA User Rating:
I made this last year for Christmas eve dinner. I was a big hit. Such a big hit I have several request to bring it this year too!
Amazing
12/22/2006 at 11:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Much better if it sits in the fridge.
family friendly
12/22/2006 at 10:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and fun to make with the kids and super yummy
Beats Pumpkin Pie
12/22/2006 at 02:02pm
User: Karen from Daytona Beach, FL User Rating:
Made it for a dinner party--big success. Used only one package of gingerbread, 2/3 can of pumpkin filling, no brown sugar and no cinnamon. Crumbled gingerbread on top. It was absolutely delicious. My family gets this for Christmas now instead of pumpkin pie. Served 12 with plenty left over.
Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
12/22/2006 at 10:40am
User: Jerri from Mandeville, LA User Rating:
A big success at Thanksgiving, repaced the pumpkin pie, and no one missed it, Great substitute! Makes a very large amount, so make sure you'll be having a lot of guest or cut the recipe in half.
Big hit with family and friends
12/22/2006 at 05:38am
User: Lisa from Vero Beach, FL User Rating:
This was a wonderful hit to our Thanksgiving last year and this year we are making it again for Christmas. Gets better the second day! Way to go Paula!!
really pretty but not really tasty
12/22/2005 at 10:12pm
User: heather from raleigh, NC User Rating:
so i made this for thanksgiving and everyone, including me!, was so excited to try it because it looked so pretty and so good! but it wasn't! it was missing something important - a texture? a flavor? i'm not sure. no one could pinpoint it. someone did suggest adding chocolate chips. this is my 1st paula recipe that didn't turn out so it must've been an error on the side of this cook! (me!)
Easy Great Dessert
12/22/2005 at 02:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very very easy and tastes great.
Yummy!
12/22/2004 at 11:29am
User: COLLEEN from Clarksburg, MD User Rating:
This was a great end to our meal. It was a nice alternative to pumpkin pie.
It was all gone! MMMM....
12/21/2007 at 10:19am
User: Susan from Croton on Hudson, NY User Rating:
The easiest trifle ever & Everyone loved it! My girlfriend made it in two smaller bowls for two homes and it was loved by all. A new tradition has begun, Thanks Paula Dean!
EXCELLENT
12/21/2006 at 02:54pm
User: Angela from Round Hill, VA User Rating:
It was so easy to make and it was DELICIOUS !!! Only thing I would do next time is to cut the amount of sugar just to fit our taste,, we are not big on sweets.. highly recommended,, so good ~~~
pumpkin trifle delight
12/21/2006 at 08:39am
User: Pat from Orlando, FL User Rating:
A wonderful, yummy dessert. And easy too. Pat from Orlando
Hit of the PUMKIN
12/21/2005 at 07:11pm
User: Cristy from Menifee, CA User Rating:
Paula - I have made this Pumkin Gingerbread Trifle twice now. Both times everyone wanted to know how hard it was. I didn't want to fess up cause it was so easy so I told them, it's alot of work..haha. So now every year I"ll get asked back to make this GREAT TREAT. the best part is it's so lite after a big meal. Thank you so much Paula for sharing your talent.
Love it
12/21/2005 at 03:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great recipe. Absolutley fabulous.
Easy elegance
12/21/2004 at 06:16pm
User: SUZAN from san dimas, CA User Rating:
This recipe was easy to whip together yet presents beautifully. I made it the night before and when served the next day the flavors had blended well together. It quickly became a family favorite.
Great Trifle
12/21/2004 at 11:29am
User: CINDY from Lamar, CO User Rating:
I made this for our family Christmas party. Made a few changes used Spice Cake, and sugar free pudding. It was gone in about 20 min. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. Thanks Paula for making such wonderful and easy good things for us!!!!
great pumpkin pie substitute!
12/20/2006 at 11:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i served this instead of pumpkin pie for thanksgiving and everyone absolutely loved it! it's not too heavy and has such a great mix of texture. this is a guarenteed hit at any gathering!
excellent dessert
12/20/2006 at 10:12pm
User: Ann from Elk Grove, CA User Rating:
This dessert is excellent and everyone who has eaten this just loves, even kids. Everyone wants the recipe.
delicious
12/20/2005 at 06:41pm
User: Darus from Waterville, ME User Rating:
GREAT DESSERT!!! I made this twice & was a hit both times.
Very nice.
12/20/2004 at 03:12pm
User: ANGELA from Meridian, MS User Rating:
This was so easy to make, yet in a crystal bowl, it looks very pretty. Next time I will mix cream cheese with the whip cream layer and add a little sugar.
Trifling Delicious!!!
12/19/2006 at 09:29am
User: Beth from Appleton, WI User Rating:
Wonderful addition to our Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, nobody wanted to eat the pie. I used only one box of gingerbread and instant pudding and skipped the ginger snaps and it was an awesome tasting trifle. It looked appealing and everybody loved the flavor. We sprinkled a little of the leftover gingerbread crumbs on the top (instead of the gingersnaps) and shaved some chocolate curls on the top and it was really pretty. Loved, loved, loved this recipe. Can't wait to make it for the next get-together!!!!
Scrumptious!
12/19/2005 at 06:53pm
User: SUSAN from Sun City, CA User Rating:
Took this trifle to our family Thanksgiving and everyone raved. It's delicious and super simple to prepare. Thanks again Paula, you're the southern queen!
Paula has done it again
12/19/2005 at 02:01pm
User: JOAN from Sunset Beach, NC User Rating:
This was a great recipe and very simple. I only wish I had the patience to make it look as good as Paula's.
Disappointed
12/19/2005 at 12:55am
User: Bambi from Spring, TX User Rating:
I took this to our family Thanksgiving dinner. I was VERY excited about taking it because it is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. If it were judged on looks, it would take the prize. Unfortunately, it didn't go over well and was a big waste. Down the disposal. I think it may have been better without the Ginger Snaps over the top.
Overly sweet
12/18/2007 at 05:06pm
User: Marie from Austin, TX User Rating:
I saw Paula make this and thought it would be a great alternative to pumpkin pie. It is a beautiful presenation and pretty easy to make but I found it way too sweet...the kind of sweet that makes you sick after a few bites. I won't make it again.
Perfect
12/18/2007 at 01:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is so easy and it looks delicious. It has become a family favorite during the holidays.
Beats plain old cake
12/18/2006 at 11:28pm
User: EDITH from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Since I couldn't find the gingerbread mix, I've substituted the cake with eithercinnamon swirl or spice cake. Either way, it is wonderful!!! It is really easy to make too!
Great
12/18/2006 at 09:52pm
User: Beth from North Walpole, NH User Rating:
Wonderful easy dessert. Everyone keeps asking for it again and again. Its a very refreshing pumpkin dessert. I would say "yes" to anyone who thought about making this.
Festive
12/18/2006 at 02:40pm
User: kimberly from merrimack, NH User Rating:
We had a Christmas crock-pot party and every dish had to be in a crock-pot. I layered this cold trifle in a crockpot and it won 1st prize. It was extremely festive and beautiful. I added whole gingersnaps cookies around the edge.
good, but a LOT
12/18/2006 at 01:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had to half this recipe to make it fit in my trifle bowl. I would also try with instant pudding--the cook stuff takes FOREVER. Nice an simple though, and got lots of compliments.
Lick your fingers good
12/18/2004 at 07:12am
User: JULIE from Auxvasse, MO User Rating:
Thanks for a new way to prepare pumpkin! I love it!
more pudding; less gingerbread
12/17/2007 at 03:02pm
User: Donna from Cabin John, MD User Rating:
I made this recipe for my Christmas party and everyone loved it. Here are my modifications: I used only one package of gingerbread; I used two packages of pudding - one to mix with the pumpkin pie filling, and one to make a plain vanilla pudding layer in the trifle. I made the trifle one day in advance and it was great both on day two and on day three. Perfect dessert!
Best Dessert Ever!
12/17/2006 at 11:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a hit at my Thanksgiving Dinner.. there were no left-overs!
Sunday school party
12/17/2006 at 05:39pm
User: Robert from florence, AL User Rating:
I am a man and don't cook very many desserts. I love to BBQ though. I made and served this dessert at a Sunday school Christmas party and no one could believe that I made it. They were asking my wife if I were telling the truth!!! At a Sunday School party??? Anyway, I felt guilty that it was so easy. If you have time let it set in the fridge for a couple days. It's MUCH better if you do!
Delicious AND Simple!
12/17/2006 at 02:56pm
User: Karen from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
My husband and I made this as dessert for our Thanksgiving meal and we weren't able to keep ourselves out of it the rest of the day! It satisfied all of our holiday cravings with creamy pumpkin and wonderful gingerbread that became moist and gooey (like a wonderful cake serve ala mode!) and it looked very pretty in a trifle dish before we tore into it. We didn't even miss not having a pumpkin pie!
Hit of the holiday parties!
12/17/2006 at 09:39am
User: shana from marietta, GA User Rating:
This have been THE hit of every party I've attended this season. I'm making it today, again, for a gathering we have tonight. So easy and so yummy!
Excellent
12/17/2004 at 09:18pm
User: SUSAN from Kerrville, TX User Rating:
This was the best new tradition to my Thankgiving feast in many years!
Awesome!
12/17/2004 at 08:03pm
User: NANCY from harrisburg, PA User Rating:
What a wonderful recipe. I'll never make another pumpkin pie. This trifle is absolutely delicious!
FABULOUS!
12/17/2004 at 05:50pm
User: MIKE & MICHAEL from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I made this for our office potluck and it was THE hit of the lunch! I agree with other reviewers that this is a little too much for a "traditional" trifle bowl - I actually ended up with leftovers. BTW - just as further proff that you cannot mess up Paula's recipes: I left out the brown sugar and it still tasted fantastic. I'm following it to a "t" this time, so I'll report back if there are considerable differences with and without.
Great alternative to pumpkin pie
12/16/2007 at 12:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful. Very moist. Tasted great leftover.
No one was spooked by this one!
12/16/2005 at 06:32pm
User: Susan from Columbia, SC User Rating:
Coming from a family where pumpkin was considered to be "alright" and spice cake is a must, I just knew this would be a hit! My entire family enjoyed this dessert and came back for seconds. It was so easy to make, my three year old niece had fun helping. We did use cardomon and the crushed ginger snaps add a fantastic texture. This one is a keeper!!
Awesome
12/16/2005 at 02:41pm
User: CHARLOTTE from Woodbridge, VA User Rating:
I just made this for our holiday party and it was a huge success! I also used instant pudding and mixed 1/2 eggnog and milk instead of adding sugar, it was super. Thanks Paula for another winner!!
Wow!!
12/16/2005 at 12:33pm
User: Becca from Whitewater, WI User Rating:
I bought a trifle dish at Wal Mart for $7 and it's not very fancy, but it gets the job done! Paula's recipe is AWESOME!! I made this for Thanksgiving and that tastes go together very well. It's very easy to make and may I recommend the Extra Creamy Cool Whip for this recipe?? Seriously, if you make this dish, you will impress everyone!!
Awesome & Easy
12/15/2006 at 09:17am
User: Lisa from Yadkinville, NC User Rating:
This recipe was a huge hit at my thanksgiving party. I made it lower in fat and sugar by using fat free sugar free pudding, lite coolwhip and splenda brown sugar blend. Everyone LOVED it!
Good but confused
12/14/2007 at 01:25pm
User: Karen from Kensington, CT User Rating:
I enjoyed making this trifle. It was easy to make and put together and a good crowd pleaser. The only thing that was a negative was that your recipe called for a 5.1 oz box of pudding mix. That might be available in some states, but I'm from New England and I have never heard of that size pudding mix. I ended up using a 6oz pkg and used alittle less of it. Thanks Paula for the recipe. Karen
Favorite potluck item
12/14/2005 at 04:15pm
User: Pat from Lexington, KY User Rating:
This dish has become my favorite potluck offering -- people like it so much that I'm asked to bring it. It's always a big hit!
Excellent!
12/14/2004 at 08:46pm
User: J from Dandridge, TN User Rating:
This is excellent!! I had this for the first time today at a work party.....I loved it. I am preparing it for another party tomorrow though I will have to say the prep time is much longer for me.
Tasty but big
12/13/2006 at 01:40am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Trifle was tasty - very strong flavor Cut recipe in half
Good, but STICK to recipe
12/13/2005 at 04:49pm
User: Teresa from Jamestown, NC User Rating:
I have a family who enjoys pumpkin, but not gingerbread, so I substituted spice cake instead. I do not recommend this. The spice cake was not as dense as the gingerbread would have been and got soggy. I also tried actually whipping my own whipped cream, which is not as sweet as, for instance, Cool Whip. So, good flavor, but stick to the recipe!
Awesome!
12/13/2004 at 07:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great alternative to pumpkin pie. A big hit at the church potluck.
Great party dessert
12/12/2006 at 04:09pm
User: A from Colorado Springs, CO User Rating:
I brought this dessert to a holiday party last weekend and everyone gave it rave reviews! I substituted the whipped topping for cream whipped with powdered sugar and a little bourbon. Yum!
Impressed the family
12/12/2006 at 12:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my family...it was a hit! Very easy to make. My family was impressed. I didn't tell them how easy it was...let them think I spent all day making it!
Easy, but looks fancy
12/12/2005 at 12:36pm
User: Meg from Spring Grove, IL User Rating:
I made this for the first time for a Christmas party. It was very easy to make, even my 4 yr old helped out. The most time consuming part was waiting for the bread to cool, so I would recommend baking the day before. The trifle had a very fancy presentation and everyone raved about the great taste. I would highly recommend this recipe.
Crowd Pleasing Dessert
12/12/2004 at 06:53pm
User: KATHY from wichita, KS User Rating:
This was easy and very good. It was very rich tasting to us, everyone tried it and liked it. I didn't check the recipe beforehand, so didn't realized it served 20, about double what I needed, so I took the rest to work and they all loved it too. I couldn't lay hands on my trifle dish, so put it in a punch bowl and it fit perfectly. Those who want to make the full recipe might try that, as it was very attractive. I think I would like to try it sprinkled with toffee/almond bits on top of the pumpkin layer for an extra kick.
Pretty good
12/12/2004 at 05:44pm
User: ANNE from gansevoort, NY User Rating:
This trifle was pretty good. My son loved it. It was very pretty to look at and it was something different than pumpkin pie.
Pretty Darn Good
12/12/2004 at 02:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We tried this for Thanksgiving dinner in lieu of the traditional pumpkin pie. It was a huge hit. I think a little modification to the receipe would be necessary to make it "perfect" but as is, it is a delight.
Crowd Pleaser
12/12/2004 at 11:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great alternative to pumpkin pie - big hit. Easy enough to make, my kids made it with only a little supervision.
Everyone loved it!
12/12/2004 at 11:18am
User: JOHNA from leona, TX User Rating:
This recipe was a big hit at our family Thanksgiving dinner. The only replacement I made was to substitute the crushed ginger snaps with crumbled gingerbread.
Not the same old Pumpkin Recipe
12/12/2004 at 11:14am
User: KATHY from the woodlands, TX User Rating:
It was great - traditional but non-traditional on Thanksgiving. Everyone loved it - and it was really beautiful!
SUPER EASY & DELICIOUS!
12/11/2006 at 03:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is really easy to make and got rave reviews! If I were to use the pumpkin pie filling "mix" again, I would probably cut back on the sugar or omit it entirely. It was plenty sweet with the pudding mix in it. I used instant vanilla pudding because that's all I could find. Had numerous requests for this recipe!
DELICIOUS!!
12/11/2006 at 07:52am
User: Lesley from Upper Marlboro, MD User Rating:
Hello, I make a chocolate trifle cake often throughout the year and thought that this recipe would be perfect and differenct for Thanksgiving. It was DELICIOUS!!! I not only LOVE Paula, now I love her Gingerbread Trifle as well. I devoted, daily FOOD NETWORK watcher!
EXCELLENT
12/11/2005 at 09:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great Thanksgiving recipe. I like it even better than pumpkin pie. I bought the old fashioned pudding to use, like the recipe calls for, but I don't think I would do that again in the future. I also doubled the amount of cool whip. Delicious. This should be a holiday regular.
excellent Thanksgiving dessert
12/11/2004 at 07:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The only problem was the recipe made more than would fit in the trifle bowl!
Wonderful
12/11/2004 at 01:42pm
User: RHEA from Lawton, OK User Rating:
I have never been a cook in my family, my Mother loved it and so did my Daughter, Thanks!
WOW!!!!
12/10/2007 at 05:36pm
User: nathan from harvest, AL User Rating:
THIS RECIPE IS ALWAYS ENJOYED BY EVERYONE WHO EATS IT AT MY HOUSE...EVEN PEOPLE WHO DONT LIKE PUMPKIN PIE LOVE THIS RECIPE....I LOVE THE GINGER SNAPS....THIS IS THE EASIEST AND MOST PRACTICAL RECIPE OUT THERE....HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY!!!
Great, but sweet
12/10/2006 at 10:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really enjoyed this recipe, but it was a bit too sweet for me. Next time I'll try omitting the added sugar.
Wonderful!
12/10/2006 at 02:49am
User: Jenise from Greeley, CO User Rating:
This was easy to make and everyone loved it! I would make again and again and again!
pumkin gingerbread trifle
12/10/2005 at 07:40pm
User: BARBARA from Angola, NY User Rating:
Very easy to make-not time consuming-presentation was very attractive. The different flavors were very distinctive-the pumpkin part was very creamy texture like a mouuse -Very delicious tasting. Well, worth the little effort put forth an excellent dessert.
A hit at the Xmas party
12/10/2005 at 10:40am
User: Sandra from Granbury, TX User Rating:
This is so easy to do, so pretty and oh my goodness - so delicious! Thank you dear Paula - I feel like a champion!
A Big Flop!
12/10/2005 at 12:00am
User: veronica from San antonio, TX User Rating:
I was very disappointed!! I made this to take for thanksgiving and it was just weird. I didn't like the pumpkin filling. You only need one box of gingerbread mix for sure!
yummy
12/10/2004 at 10:55pm
User: ELAINE from pottstown, PA User Rating:
nice recipe-makes alot-great for a party or holiday-thanks
Wonderful, y'all!
12/09/2006 at 07:20pm
User: Connie from Temple, TX User Rating:
My family loved this trifle. It was a great success for Thanksgiving. It held its appeal for several days in the fridge until it disappeared! Terrific!
Yum
12/09/2006 at 01:25pm
User: Jennie from Nashville, TN User Rating:
We made this without the pumpkin, and it was still delicious. I also made homemade whipped cream and added cinnamon -- this was a great flavor to add to the trifle!
Excellent!!!
12/09/2006 at 11:10am
User: Melissa from Raeford, NC User Rating:
I made this with 2 nephews. We used real pumpkin and added spices and brown sugar. It was excellent. Thanks Paula
Everyone Loved It!!
12/09/2005 at 01:25pm
User: STEPHANIE from Lake Elsinore, CA User Rating:
I made this in 2004 for Thanksgiving...I had none left!! I am making it for our family Christmas party and I am sure there won't be any left overs!!
Delicious and easy!
12/09/2004 at 11:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was the hit of Thanksgiving! An interesting twist on pumpkin, it was wonderful, although you only need to make half the recipe - note the recipe serves 20!
It was a hit for Thanksgiving guests!
12/08/2006 at 08:33pm
User: Carol from Tiverton, RI User Rating:
This recipe was to die for Paula! My guests couldn't get enough of it. The gingerbread mixed with whipped cream and pumpkin was amazing. It didn't last too long in the week. My husband and I enjoyed finishing the bowl.
great
12/08/2006 at 06:36pm
User: staci from flat rock, MI User Rating:
i made this for thanksgiving this year instead of pumpkin pie and everyone loved it! thank you so much for such a great idea! i will definetly make this again real soon. i'm also thinking about a variation to the recipe using chocolate cake and peanut butter pudding.
The Best Holiday Dessert
12/08/2006 at 03:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best dessert recipe for Thanksgiving. With all the apple pies, pecan pies, etc. being served for the holidays, this recipe is perfect for that extra special holiday treat. It is absolutely delicious and will become a Thanksgiving tradition at our home.
Great dessert, but cut down on the gingerbread
12/08/2005 at 06:41pm
User: JOHN from Richmond, TX User Rating:
This was a great dessert, but way too much gingerbread. Suggestion, don't nibble all the extra gingerbread, it will ruin your taste buds before you get to the finished desert. ;)
DEEEEEE-LISH!!!!!!!!!
12/08/2004 at 04:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
well, i didn't need to make enough for 20, so i cut the recipe in half. WOW!! it was an absolute hit, and it was sooo easy to make!! i'm looking forward to next thanksgiving and making it again. ah, who am i kidding? i don't need to wait until next thanksgiving!! thanks, paula!!
Outstanding
12/08/2004 at 11:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was great. It was easy to make and looked beautiful on the Thanksgiving table. It resembled a sand painting. Since I don't care for frozen whipped topping, I whipped two containers of heavy cream into whipped cream and used that instead of the frozen topping.
Paula Strikes Again!
12/08/2004 at 12:08am
User: BOBBI from Reading, PA User Rating:
I made this for our annual Day After Thanksgiving get together and it was a hit! We are always overloaded with pumpkin pie by the day after, so I wanted something different. What the perfect dessert. It was delicious! You've gotta try it. It was so easy to make too.
Delicious!
12/07/2006 at 08:08pm
User: catherine from wildomar, CA User Rating:
This was so awesome!!! An amazing alternative to pumpkin pie. 1 box of gingerbread mix is definitely PLENTY for this recipe.
SUPERIOR PAULA'S TEACHINGS
12/07/2006 at 07:55pm
User: Janice from CROSS PLAINS, TN User Rating:
This is so easy and so delicious and is a big hit with all gathered to celebrate this special time of year. I WOULD HIGHLY recommend everyone ,novices included to make this for your next special table and gathering.Thank you Paula!
AMAZING!
12/07/2006 at 04:15pm
User: ashley from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
This recipie was AWESOME! Its a great substitute for pie or addition to any family meal. I brought it to my family's Thanksgiving this year and no one ate the pie, everyone ate my trifle instead!!! I do agree that it kinda needs a texture somewhere in the middle, but if you crumble the gingersnaps on it right before you serve it, they dont get soggy and add a perfect crunch to it. AWESOME PAULA! KEEP IT UP!
Deeee-licious
12/07/2006 at 03:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Absolutely loved this recipe although made a few changes. Instead of the gingerbread mix (they were out!) I used pumpkin bread mix and it was wonderful - totally upstaged the pumpkin pie! I could only find 100% pumpkin (not "pumpkin pie filling") so just added the spices listed in the recipe on the back of the can and a packet of Splenda. It does make alot but everyone loooooved it and there was a little bit left for the next morning - YUM! Will definitely make again!
Well liked
12/07/2006 at 02:40pm
User: ANGELA from Williamsburg, VA User Rating:
Made this trifle for Thanksgiving dinner and my family really loved it. It's a little too sweet for me, but most people didn't feel that way. Extremely easy to make, used instand pudding instead and you cannot tell the difference. If you like gingerbread and pumpkin, it's a sure winner!
Absolutely Sinful!
12/07/2005 at 01:51am
User: Jeannie from Roseville, CA User Rating:
Made this for Thanksgiving and my family just died over it! So I decided to make it again...this time I made 6 mini trifles and gave it to neighbors as gifts not knowing if they liked gingerbread/pumpkin flavors. Well...everyone loved it and wanted the recipe. I could not find canned pumpkin pie filling...so i actually had to make my own with the canned pumpkin (pumpkin pie filling directions were on the back of the can...i just made it without the crust). Took a long time...but it was totally worth it! Don't think I'll be making plain ol' pumpkin pie ever again.
pumpkin gingerbread trifle
12/07/2004 at 08:18pm
User: FRANCIE from Bloomington, IN User Rating:
Absolutely excellent dessert! My friends raved about it and all want the recipe. I do substitute freshly whipped cream w/vanilla and I also add 1/2 tsp orange zest just for a little extra flavor.
best thing since banana pudding!
12/07/2004 at 05:08pm
User: CAROLYN from naples, FL User Rating:
This was the easiest and best thing I have ever eaten. I tried it for Thanksgiving and everyone agrees, it's a new tradition. Thank you for sharing. I love your show!
Pawsandreflect
12/07/2004 at 01:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
If you love molasses, and the gingerbread spices plus the pumpkin tastes, you will really love this. It is super easy and would be great to do with children.
Huge Success
12/06/2006 at 10:08pm
User: Lynda and Kent from Danville, CA User Rating:
This was delicious. Very easy to prepare. The only difficultly I had was shopping 10 stores for a trifle dish. Now that I have one and know what one is, I will make many times again. A little confusion for me on the measurement side of how much to layer at a time, but now I know.
Trifle
12/06/2006 at 01:14pm
User: Jason from Nitro, WV User Rating:
I have never made anything like this before. The first time I made it was for Thanksgiving. Everyone loved and half of it was gone by evening. LOVE IT!!
Triffle Heaven
12/06/2006 at 10:56am
User: MARIA from Mount Laurel, NJ User Rating:
This was such a wonderful dessert, it was absolutely delicious! Nice and light, and not too sweet. I made it for Thanksgiving and froze a second cake to use for Christmas. Everyone loved it. The only thing I would change would be the cookies. Next time I will use Ivan's Spiced Wafers instead of ginger snaps. The ginger snaps didn't have any taste.
scrumptious
12/06/2005 at 01:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my family for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit. Tasted wonderful and looked great.
Hits the mark!!
12/06/2005 at 01:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a Deeee-licious dessert. I served it this past Thanksgiving and it was a HUGE hit! And it's great that you can make it the day before your event.
Great dessert
12/06/2004 at 11:28pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a delicious trifle and one easily adapted for diabetics.
Jo/Strong Maine
12/06/2004 at 10:06pm
User: JO from Strong, ME User Rating:
SOOOOOOOOO good. Everyone loved it. No more pumpkin pies for us!
"Goodbye Pumpkin Pie"
12/06/2004 at 08:14pm
User: HOLLY from hurst, TX User Rating:
This trifle is a treasure!! A huge success with everyone! It is soooooooo good and easy. What a great surprise! It will now take the place of our traditional pumpkin pie!
I was the star of Thanksgiving
12/06/2004 at 10:47am
User: JULIE from Evanston, IL User Rating:
My family absolutely ate this up. I used crunchy gingerbread men with some red sprinkles on top. My brother's girlfriend said those put the trifle over the edge. Next time I will put an extra layer of gingerbread men in the trifle.
ENTRANCE....INTO THE PARTY...MADE A HIT!
12/06/2004 at 08:15am
User: NORA from Trenton, NJ User Rating:
PRESENTATION, TASTE....FABULOUS!
Scrumptious!
12/05/2006 at 05:41pm
User: Amy from Flanders, NJ User Rating:
I made this for Thanksgiving dessert and it was a big hit. My local store did not have gingerbread mix, so I substituted pound cake mix and added spices to it (ground ginger, fresh cinnamon and nutmeg, allspice). I also added caramel in between layers, using the ready to squeeze sauce made for ice cream. A great touch!
Yummy yummy
12/05/2005 at 04:11pm
User: Nikki from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
the trifle was great it was easy to make and was gone in two days
This is the best gingerbread I have ever had
12/05/2005 at 01:10pm
User: Gloria from Barberton, OH User Rating:
I made this and it was great, the only problem is that I can't leave it alone and all I want to do is eat it...So I have cut the recipe in half and it is a lot better for me.
Excellent for office potlucks!
12/05/2005 at 07:47am
User: Tina from Brandon, FL User Rating:
I picked this recipe for our office Thanksgiving potluck because I wanted a dessert for a lot of people, something different, not the standard pumpkin pie, and something fairly easy. Everyone loved it! I then made it for Thanksgiving and once again got rave reviews! I am still getting requests for the recipe! Thank you Paula, for giving me a great recipe! Christina
Really good!
12/05/2004 at 11:02pm
User: GERALYN from Houston, TX User Rating:
My MIL made this for Thanksgiving and it was great. She kind of mixed it up by adding sweet potatoe instead of pumpkin and cinnamon bread instead of ginger bread.
Pstrclm
12/05/2004 at 09:30pm
User: GLENN from Summerville, SC User Rating:
I tried this cake 3 ways, but this yet the best.
SO YUMMY!!!
12/05/2004 at 05:38pm
User: MANDA from Warrensburg, MO User Rating:
My family does not like pumpkin, but this recipe was a huge hit! I used a little less of the pumpkin mixture, and a little more gingerbread to suit everyones taste. They LOVED it! They didn't know they could like pumpkin so much! It is so simple to make! The flavors make this a very good holiday dessert. SO YUMMY! Manda-Warrensburg Mo.
Wonderful!
12/05/2004 at 02:36pm
User: JESSICA from West Carrollton, OH User Rating:
I made the pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle for my family for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! They all loved it! it was so simple to make and tasted so good. They've already asked for it for Christmas dinner!
A very nice Thanksgiving dessert!
12/05/2004 at 12:31pm
User: RHONDA from Raymond, NH User Rating:
There are a couple of ways that I think would make this recipe easier and taste a little better. First the ratio of pumpkin filling and whipped cream needed to be increased or the amount of gingerbread decreased to balance it out. I would also maybe substitute premade vanilla pudding to make it easier on the cook.
The Perfect Thanksgiving Dessert
12/04/2006 at 05:15pm
User: Christina from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
If you love pumpkin pie and whip cream but want to shake things up a bit, this is the recipe! The textures are great! I made (3) layers rather than (2). The recipe did not specify what kind of canned pumpkin to buy. I bought the regular pumpkin w/o all the spices etc. I was pleased, I think the other would have been too sweet. I added heath pieces on top of each whip cream layer. It added a nice small crunch. I topped with crushed snickerdoodles and gingersnap cookies! This dessert left the pies in the dust.
Great Alternative to Pumpkin Pie
12/04/2006 at 12:59pm
User: Morgan from Amarillo, TX User Rating: