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Fall in Love with Caramel Pumpkin Trifles Today!

A delightful dessert that combines layers of pumpkin puree, whipped cream, and caramel sauce, all nestled between crunchy ginger snap cookies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 2 cups ginger snap cookies crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • Whipped cream for topping optional

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Whip the mixture until it forms soft peaks.
  2. In serving glasses or bowls, layer the crushed ginger snap cookies at the bottom.
  3. Add a layer of the pumpkin mixture over the cookies, followed by a drizzle of caramel sauce.
  4. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of the pumpkin mixture on top.
  5. Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
  6. Chill the trifles in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Just before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1trifleCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
  • You can also swap ginger snap cookies for crushed graham crackers for a different flavor profile.

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