Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Recipe

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

This Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle Recipe is a delightful dessert that combines layers of spiced gingerbread, creamy pumpkin mousse, and whipped cream. It’s an ideal choice for holiday gatherings and a standout among Christmas desserts.

The trifle is easy to assemble and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying with family, this dessert is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Festive Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

This trifle features moist gingerbread cake layered with a rich pumpkin cream and topped with fluffy whipped cream. The recipe serves about 8 people and can be prepared in under an hour, making it a convenient and impressive addition to your holiday table.

Ingredients

1 batch of gingerbread cake, baked and cooled
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional whipped cream for topping
Gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Gingerbread: Bake the gingerbread cake according to your favorite recipe and allow it to cool completely.
Make the Pumpkin Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whip until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Trifle: In a large trifle dish or individual cups, layer pieces of gingerbread followed by a layer of pumpkin cream. Repeat the layers until the dish is filled, finishing with a layer of pumpkin cream on top.
Chill: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serve: Before serving, top with additional whipped cream and garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies if desired.