GINGERBREAD PUMPKIN TRIFLE

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I like to spice up our Thanksgiving dinner with this special dessert featuring two popular holiday flavors. A delicious alternative to pumpkin pie, it's my favorite potluck contribution. -Deborah F. Hahn, Belle, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup molasses
1 egg
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water
FILLING/TOPPING:
2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon rum extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut gingerbread into 1/2-in. to 1-in. cubes; set aside., In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Combine the pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; stir into pudding. In another bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form., Set aside 1/4 cup gingerbread cubes. In a 4-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the remaining gingerbread cubes; top with a third of the pumpkin mixture and whipped cream. Repeat layers twice. Crumble reserved gingerbread; sprinkle over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Benji Alderman
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This trifle is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Caylin Bass
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I love the combination of gingerbread and pumpkin in this trifle.


cutie zimal
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This trifle is perfect for a crowd.


Bronco Iongi
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my trifle didn't turn out as pictured.


Emon 777
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This trifle is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies.


kkomorebi
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I would definitely make this trifle again.


Timothy Mayberry
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This trifle was a bit too heavy for my taste.


Adopt me tips and Tricks fish
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I made this trifle for my family and they loved it! It's a new holiday tradition.


Kengne RICHY
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This trifle is perfect for a special occasion.


martha martin
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this trifle.


Caelynn Roberts
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This trifle was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Jakhia Frazier
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I can't wait to try this trifle! It looks so delicious.


Sivuyise Maliviwe
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This trifle is so festive and perfect for the holidays!


Ekeocha Wisdom
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I added a layer of chocolate mousse to the trifle and it was divine!


Unique Unique
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I had some trouble finding gingersnap cookies, but I used graham crackers instead and they worked just fine.


kamiyah ali
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The trifle was a bit too sweet for my taste, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it.


Clarity Lindo
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This trifle was easy to make and turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Deb-i Beimer
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I made this trifle for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Christopher Newberry
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This trifle was a hit at our holiday party! The combination of gingerbread and pumpkin was perfect, and the trifle was beautifully presented.