Description
A creamy layered pumpkin trifle made with soft vanilla cake, spiced pumpkin cream, and fluffy whipped topping, perfect for cozy gatherings and make-ahead entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups vanilla cake cubes
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Chill a mixing bowl if possible, then whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture to lighten it.
- In a clear trifle bowl, add a layer of vanilla cake cubes.
- Spoon a layer of pumpkin cream over the cake, then add a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Lightly dust the top with ground cinnamon.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- Use cold cream for best whipping results.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing powdered sugar if desired.