Pumpkin Trifle
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Pumpkin Trifle
Description
Pumpkin Trifle is prepared by first crushing ginger snap cookies into medium pieces. The pumpkin cheesecake layer is made by beating softened cream cheese until smooth, then folding in vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until combined. Separately, whipping cream and powdered sugar are mixed until stiff peaks form, creating the whipped cream layer.
In a trifle bowl, layers are built starting with cookie pieces, followed by the pumpkin cheesecake mixture, then whipped cream, repeated until the bowl is filled with whipped cream as the final layer. A topping of additional cookie pieces and crumbs garnishes the dessert.
This trifle offers a balance of textures and flavors: the spicy crunch of ginger snaps contrasts with the rich, creamy pumpkin cheesecake and the light, sweet whipped cream. It is suitable for seasonal or holiday occasions where layered desserts are appreciated.
The pumpkin and cheesecake mixtures can be prepared ahead and refrigerated in separate airtight containers. Cookies should be stored separately at room temperature until assembly to maintain crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 package ginger snap cookies
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 pint whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Crush ginger snap cookies into medium-sized pieces.
For Pumpkin Cheesecake layer
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add vanilla, pumpkin, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir until combined.
For Whipped Cream layer
- Combine whipping cream and powdered sugar. Mix until stiff peaks form.
To Fill Trifle Bowl
- Layer cookie pieces, then pumpkin cheesecake, then whipped cream until bowl is filled. Make sure whipped cream is the final layer. Top with cookie pieces and crumbs.
Notes
- Prepare pumpkin and cheesecake mixtures in advance, storing each in airtight containers refrigerated until use.
- Store ginger snap cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve their crispness before layering.
- Assemble the trifle just before serving to keep the cookie layers crisp and the dessert fresh.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 3965IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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