Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Paula's Home CookingEpisode: Thanksgiving

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (708)

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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Comments & Reviews

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Robin Danielson, CT 11-20-2009
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Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this every year for Thanksgiving dessert since I saw Paula make this a few years ago. It is always a big hit. ... This is defintely a recipe that I will keep for my dessert menu every year. I even had a neighbor ask me to make one for her to take to her family gathering. Thank you Paula for a wonderful dessert recipe that I will keep forever.Read more
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claire san diego, CA 11-20-2009
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MOUTH FULL OF JOY
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I MADE THIS FOR A POTLUCK AT WORK AND GOT RAVE REVIEWS. THIS DISH IS FULL OF FLAVORS THAT MARRY WELL TOGETHER. IT IS LIGHT... AND NOT TOO SWEET--BEST SERVED COLD. I WILL BE MAKING THIS AGAIN AND EVERY YEAR. THANKS PAULA!!!Read more
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Janina CALEXICO, CA 11-19-2009
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I made a stupid mistake...but it was still DELISH!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made the stupid mistake of using canned whipped topping because I wanted the top to look more decorative. Well, it deflated... and looked horrific! That said, I also added a sprinkling of rum over the gingerbread for added kick and it was FABULOUS! I will be spending Thanksgiving with friends this year and plan to take this and bask in the ooohs and aaaahs.Read more
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Kimberly Marina, CA 11-18-2009
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Yuuuuummmyyy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

If you don't like this recipe, then you've done something wrong to it! I made this last Thanksgiving and couldn't find my... printed recipe for this year, so I had to look it up again. I was surprise to see someone "did not care for" it. Will most definately be making this again as it was a big hit! Mmmmm! Mmm! =)Read more
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Kristina Kalispell, MT 11-18-2009
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Makes a great impression
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last year for thanksgiving and again for the 4th, I never have leftovers... in fact I've never gotten to taste... it!!! I use regular canned pumpkin and add pumpkin pie spice with the brown sugar, I think pie filling with brown sugar would be too sweet. I also make my own whipped cream much better taste I think. I do make the full amount of gingerbread, but I have a large trifle bowl, there's more than one size. I've been asked to make this again this year, thank you again Paula.Read more
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Diane St George, UT 11-18-2009
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Did not care for!
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

Made this for a party yesterday. The flavors were not strong enough and I did add extra cinnamon and also fresh nutmeg. ... Awfully runny. Maybe because I make my own pudding (not boxed-ugh!)? I am the baker at my office and this was a bomb!Read more