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Paula's Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Recipe

Indulge in this spectacular Paula Deen-inspired Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle! A festive and easy-to-make holiday dessert perfect for large gatherings, potlucks, or impressing your family. Layers of moist gingerbread, creamy pumpkin pudding, and a hint of spice create a flavor explosion that will leave everyone wanting more. This show-stopping dessert is surprisingly simple to assemble and even better after chilling overnight.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 334.1 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.1 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Paula's Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

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How to Make Paula's Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare gingerbread batter according to package directions. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let gingerbread cool completely in the pan before crumbling.
  3. While gingerbread bakes, prepare vanilla pudding according to package directions. Let cool completely.
  4. In a separate bowl, gently stir together the cooled pudding, 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom.
  5. Once gingerbread is completely cool, crumble it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a large trifle bowl or clear serving dish, layer half of the crumbled gingerbread. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons sherry or Southern Comfort (optional).
  7. Top with half of the pumpkin pudding mixture and half of a 12-ounce container of whipped topping.
  8. Repeat layers with remaining gingerbread, sherry/Southern Comfort, pumpkin pudding mixture, and whipped topping.
  9. Sprinkle 1/2 cup crushed gingersnaps over the top.
  10. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for optimal flavor. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

134g

Fat

25g

Carbs

19g

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