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Pumpkin Trifle
A delicious layered dessert combining pumpkin, gingersnaps, and whipped topping, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 1 piece pumpkin roll
- 4 cups gingersnaps, crushed
Pumpkin Mousse
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
Topping & Garnish
- 8 cups whipped topping
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Mix pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Fold in 4 cups whipped topping.
- Layer pumpkin roll slices at the bottom of the dish, then add 2 cups whipped topping on top.
- Sprinkle 2 cups crushed gingersnaps over the whipped topping, then add pumpkin mousse layer and top with remaining gingersnaps.
- Finish with remaining whipped topping, drizzle caramel sauce, and garnish with crushed gingersnaps. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Chill the trifle for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.