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Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle
An almost completely from-scratch version of the popular Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle recipe.
Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 401 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread:
- 2⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup molasses
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup hot water
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 2 cups cold milk
- 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 15 ounce canned pumpkin
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Gingerbread: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the vegetable shortening and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the molasses and egg and beat to combine, an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions of the hot water, beating well after each addition.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack and cool completely.
- Cut the gingerbread into ½-inch to 1-inch cubes; set aside.
- Make the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for an additional 2 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Gently stir the pumpkin mixture into the pudding; set aside.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a large bowl, beat the cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken, then add the sugar and vanilla extract. Increase the speed to medium-high and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Trifle: Set aside ¼ cup of the gingerbread cubes. In a large trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the remaining gingerbread cubes, then top with a third of the pumpkin filling and a third of the whipped cream. Repeat the layers twice more. Crumble the reserved gingerbread and sprinkle over the top of the trifle. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The trifle can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator, for 3 days.
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Notes
- Nutritional values are based on one serving
Nutrition Information
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
256mg
(11%)
Potassium
458mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
4640IU
(93%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 256mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 4640IU | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.