Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Thanksgiving

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (769)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
20 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: 9 hr 0 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 10 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

2 (14-ounce) packages gingerbread mix
1 (5.1-ounce) box cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin pie filling
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping
1/2 cup gingersnaps, optional

Directions

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.

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recipe Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
Kathy Burnsville, MN 01-14-2010
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Easy to make, delicious, great for company
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family loves this dessert. This has become my 12 year olds special dessert to make on Thanksgiving or Christmas - she's... so proud to present it to our guests! It tastes even better the second day.Read more
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Gwen Walnut Creek, CA 01-10-2010
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A Wonderful Change!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is utterly amazing! And so easy! My family loved it, say it must become part of the family standards. The recipe makes... a huge amount. I will cut it down next time.Read more
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Robin South Pasadena, CA 12-28-2009
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A Holiday Hit!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last year for an office pot-luck and got rave reviews. It was requested again this year. My husband insisted... that we bring it to the family Christmas Eve party. Again it was a big hit. Received several requests for the recipe. I agree with the others, one box of gingerbread mix is plenty. I used Trader Joe's gingerbread mix which was extra "gingery." They also have "Triple Ginger Gingersnaps" made with ground, fresh, and crystallized ginger which was perfect for the topping. I think I'm going to have to make another for an upcoming New Year's Eve party! Great recipe Paula. (and there wasn't even any butter required!)Read more
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Laura Ardmore, OK 12-28-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks Paula! This was awesome! I am not a big pumpkin pie fan so I thought this might please everyone, including me. I... followed the advice of other reviewers and used one box of gingerbread and it was perfect! My favorite part was eating the leftovers the next morning with coffee! Mmmmm!Read more
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Michelle Bossier City, LA 12-26-2009
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The Biggest Holiday Desert Ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Every holiday we make this recipe for our friends and our family. It's great. Make one yourself! It's super easy to make,... just be sure that you have a large enough dish. We use a cake dish turned upside down when we make it. Feeds the hole family, and you'll even have leftovers...maybe. A+!Read more
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audra arcata, CA 12-26-2009
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a definite relative to pumpkin pie
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was simple and tasty! My husband always requests the same boring pumpkin pie, and I offered this as an option to... him in light of giving something new a try. When asked, he said he would prefer this over the pumpkin pie. I am personally not a huge fan of pumpkin pie, but really liked this trifle. The layers were light and tasty. The spices were adequate. If needed, you can always add a little more spice to the pumpkin/pudding layer if that is what you prefer. The trifle looks gorgeous in red wine glasses. Read more