Pumpkin Trifle

prep time:: 10 min
total time:: 2 hr 10 minutes

Makes 12 servings

Here’s a nice alternative to pumpkin pie at the end of a holiday meal. Your guests will ooh and ahh, but you’ll laugh because this is a no cook recipe!

ingredients

2-3 cups leftover crumbled unfrosted spice cake or muffins or gingerbread
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 1/2 cups cold milk
4 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 cups whipping cream

directions

1
Set aside 1/4 cup of cake crumbs for top.
2
Divide remaining crumbs into four portions; sprinkle one portion into the bottom of a trifle bowl or 3 quart serving bowl.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, spices, milk and pudding mixes; mix until smooth.
4
Spoon half into the serving bowl.
5
Sprinkle with a second portion of crumbs.
6
Whip cream until stiff, spoon half into bowl.
7
Sprinkle with a third portion of crumbs.
8
Top with the remaining pumpkin mixture, then last portion of crumbs and remaining whipped cream.
9
Sprinkle the reserved crumbs around top, around edge of bowl.
10
Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.