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For Thanksgiving last year, I wanted to make something different than the ‘usual’ pumpkin or pecan pie! I knew my Strawberries ‘n’ Cream Trifle was always a hit during the summer holidays, so I decided to make a ‘fall’ version using pumpkin, cinnamon, and spice cake mix! It turned out even better than I could have imagined, and was gone before many of the pies were even touched! The creamy ‘pumpkin pudding’ pairs perfectly with the spice cake…and the gingersnap topping adds the perfect crunch! My relatives could not believe this was a light dessert, and many of them asked for the recipe…Which usually means it was a hit! (not to mention I left with an empty trifle dish) If you are having a fall get-together, and are looking for a crowd pleaser, I can promise you that this dessert won’t let you (or your guests) down!
Creamy Pumpkin Trifle
From: Dashing Dish
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25-oz) box spice-style cake mix (you could also use reduced sugar cake mix for even lower sugar/calories!)
- 1 1/2 (15-oz) cans pure pumpkin
- 1 (1 oz) box no sugar added instant vanilla (or butterscotch) pudding mix
- 1 cup fat free milk (or milk substitute of choice)
- 1 tbs brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice!)
- 2 (12-ounce) containers light whipped topping
- *Optional: 1/3 cup gingersnaps, crushed
Method
- To make the cake layer, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13×9 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Combine cake mix, 1 can pumpkin puree, and 1/2 cup water in a large bowl. Mix until well combined, and transfer into the baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. When completely cooled, crumble the cake (or cut into small squares depending on the look you want) and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix together for about 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Stir in 1 container of cool whip, and 1/2 can of pumpkin, brown sugar, and spices until well blended.
- In a trifle bowl or (a large pretty glass serving bowl), layer a fourth of the cake, half of the pudding/pumpkin mixture, a fourth of the cake, and half of the whipped topping. Repeat layers until the trifle glass is filled to the top. (I like to end with the whip cream layer!)
- Garnish with cinnamon or crushed gingersnaps if desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until ready to serve. (Also tastes great when made the night before!)
Note: *You may also use wineglasses or individual dessert glasses for individual trifles!
Enjoy! Love Katie
Servings: 16 (~1 cup per serving)
Calories: 175 per serving
Weight Watcher Points Plus: 6 per serving
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Great guest post! This looks wonderful and the presentation is beautiful.
Absolutely gorgeous mouth-watering photo! Such a terrific combo of fall flavors! Thanks to both of you for sharing….
Thank you so much for putting the Weight Watchers Points Plus on this. I am so glad I can eat this without figuring out how many points. Can’t wait to try this.
This looks and sounds delish! Can’t wait to try it out this Thanksgiving!
I love how triffles look so tall and majestic in the clear triffle bowls. Canadian Thanksgiving has already passed, but I want to make this all the same!