Recipe Courtesy of Paula DeenA lovely desert that’s as visually appealing as it is flavorful.
Servings: 20 servings
Prep Time: 9 hours 30 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Difficulty: Easy
1 12-ounce carton Cool Whip
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
1 30-ounce can pumpkin pie filling
1 5.1-ounce package cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
2 14-ounce packages gingerbread mix
1/2 cup gingersnaps (optional)
Bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare the pudding and set aside to cool. Stir the pumpkin pie filling, sugar, and cardamom into the pudding. Crumble 1 batch of gingerbread into the bottom of a large, clear bowl. Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the gingerbread, then add a layer of whipped cream. Repeat with the remaining gingerbread, pudding, and whipped cream. Sprinkle of the top with crushed gingersnaps if desired. Refrigerate overnight. Trifle can be layered in a punch bowl.
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Try this recipe only make one gingerbread.
By jackie on December 29, 2012
Paula is so right; it's so easy, I've made this for two thanksgivings and am back since I misplaced the recipe. I have used just the ginger snaps though (short of time) instead of the gingerbread, sorry Paula. But we all love it even my younger grandchildren.
By linda mast on December 11, 2012
Paula is so right; this is really easy and nice to have ready the day before a dinner. I,ve made this for two thanksgivings but I'm back here since I misplaced the recipe. You'll like it so much though I have made it without the gingerbread (short of time) and just used the gingersnaps, sorry Paula. Anyway, love this!!!!! and so do my young grandchildren.
By Anonymous on December 11, 2012
HELP. I've been making this dessert for several years but now I cannot find Pumpkin Pie Filling. What can I do to replaced this?
By Karen on October 29, 2012
thanks paula--for the pumpkin gingerbread trifle---i cant wait to try it--it looks wonderful ~ hugs
By judy on January 27, 2012
Can't wait to make this, but was wondering how far in advance I van make it and it still taste good???
By Jamie on December 22, 2011
I saw an episode w/ you making changes to traditional Thanksgiving dishes at least a few years ago. I thought this recipe looked so fabulous, especially considering my love of pumpkin pie but lack of education in making pie. It has been SUCH a big hit with the family that I have now made it every year since! It looks so pretty in the trifle dish & is so easy to assemble/prepare/enjoy! I also read a suggestion somewhere to add just a touch of Bailey's to the cool whip layer - & this is delicious, as well!
By Krista on November 20, 2011
This recipe is fantastic! I made this for thanksgiving dinner at work, my supervisor said it tasted like thanksgiving!
By christina isaac on November 19, 2011
I love watching your Holiday shows. You always come up with a new recipe I tried this one last year and I have a little niece that asks for this every time she loved it her name is Breann. I also loved the gooey butter cake recipe that you made one year for the holiday's also yummy
By Sally Singleton on November 15, 2011
This looks sinfully delicious!!! I am going to try this recipe for either Thanksgiving or Christmas, but I will definitely try it. :o)
By Sherika Johnson on November 14, 2011
I have made this recipe since I saw the episode years ago and now my family LOVES and expects this on our holiday table. I have to make double the recipe!! Thank you Paula!
By TiTi on November 10, 2011
This recipe has become my niece's favorite Thanksgiving Day dessart.I think she even loves it better than anything on the table.So every year I make it for her but everyone seems to look it just as much.Thanks Paula for giving the world your wonderful recipes to share with our family.
By Rebecca Teasley on November 09, 2011
My family loves this recipe, but I can never find 5.1 ounce cook and serve vanilla pudding, only instant in this size.
By Lisa C on November 07, 2011
This is THE BEST dessert I've ever made. Delicious concept, fool-proof recipe. Paula, you're amazing!!!
By Sabrina on November 03, 2011
By Gary on October 06, 2011
I have made this several times but used butterscotch pudding instead of vanilla----great combination---"butter" flavor--Paula would approve.
By Suzy on September 27, 2011
O m g !! I cant wait to make the pumpkin gingerbread trifle . I will also make one for the girls at work even though they dont deserve it
By joan on September 15, 2011
Before I retired from teaching, I made a trifle a month for the social studies teachers. This was one of their favorites.
By Rita Bauer on August 31, 2011
I love getting idea's with your recipe's on line. can you do the recipe's with the nutrition facts?
By CAROLYN DANIEL on August 27, 2011
I love this receipt, I do a slight twist, instead of using Ginger bread mix. I use Spice cake & sub Pumpkin for the applesauce in the receipt for applesauce cake. It is a very festive cake!!
By Cherie on July 18, 2011
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