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Pumpkin trifle layered with ginger snap cookies, pumpkin cream cheese layer and whipped cream.
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5 from 25 votes

Pumpkin Trifle

A no-bake Pumpkin Trifle with crunchy gingersnaps, creamy pumpkin cheesecake, and fluffy whipped cream—easy to assemble, make-ahead friendly, and perfect for fall.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Keyword: Cheesecake, Pumpkin, Trifle
Servings: 16
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Equipment

  • Trifle bowl
  • Piping Bags
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients

  • 1 package ginger snap cookies
  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Crush ginger snaps into medium pieces; reserve some crumbs for topping.
    Halved and chopped ginger snap cookies on a cutting board.
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla, pumpkin, granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until creamy.
    Glass mixing bowl with pumpkin mixture and electric mixers.
  • Whipped Cream Layer: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
    Whipped cream in a mixing bowl with whisk attachment on the side.
  • Assemble: In a trifle dish (or 9×13), layer cookies → pumpkin cheesecake → whipped cream. Repeat, ending with whipped cream.
    Ginger snap layer over whipped cream layers in the trifle dish.
  • Top with cookie crumbs (and optional nuts/toffee). Chill 30–60 minutes if time allows.
    Sprinkling pumpkin trifle with chopped ginger snap cookies.

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Notes

  • For minis, layer in small glasses.
  • Swap cookies for cubed spice cake or pound cake if you prefer a soft base.
  • Add caramel drizzle at serving for extra indulgence.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3965IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg