Description
Pumpkin Praline Trifle is a stunning layered dessert that combines spiced pumpkin mousse, buttery pound cake, whipped cream, and a crunchy praline topping. It’s festive, indulgent, and perfect for fall gatherings or holiday tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (16 oz) pound cake or sponge cake, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together pudding mix, cold milk, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Fold in half of the whipped topping to make a pumpkin mousse.
- In a skillet, melt butter and stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add pecans and cook for 2–3 minutes, coating well. Spread on parchment to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- To assemble, layer half of the cubed pound cake in the bottom of a trifle dish. Top with half of the pumpkin mousse, a layer of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of praline pecans.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with whipped cream and praline topping.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use gingersnap cookies instead of pound cake for extra spice.
- Make praline topping ahead and store in an airtight container.
- Can be assembled a day in advance; flavors meld beautifully overnight.
- Top with caramel drizzle for an extra-indulgent finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin trifle, pumpkin praline trifle, fall layered dessert, holiday pumpkin dessert, Thanksgiving dessert