Fall in Love with Caramel Pumpkin Trifles Recipe
Delight in these easy-to-make Caramel Pumpkin Trifles, a luscious layered dessert combining smooth pumpkin spiced cream, crunchy graham crackers or gingersnaps, and rich caramel sauce. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings, these chilled trifles celebrate seasonal flavors with a creamy, sweet, and slightly spiced bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Cream Mixture
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Assembly
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps
- Whipped cream, for topping
- A pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pumpkin mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and aromatic, creating the spiced pumpkin base for the trifles.
- Whip the cream: Using a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar together in a separate large bowl until soft peaks form, ensuring the whipped cream is light and fluffy to complement the pumpkin.
- Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture with a spatula until fully combined and airy, taking care to preserve the fluffiness.
- Layer the trifles: Spoon a layer of crushed graham crackers or gingersnaps into the bottom of small dessert glasses or jars to create a crunchy base.
- Add caramel and pumpkin cream: Drizzle some caramel sauce over the crumb layer, then spoon in a layer of the pumpkin cream mixture, layering flavors and textures.
- Repeat the layers: Continue alternating layers of crushed crumbs, caramel sauce, and pumpkin cream until the dessert vessels are nearly full, building a beautiful trifle.
- Finish and serve: Top each trifle with a dollop of whipped cream, an extra drizzle of caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of sea salt if desired. Chill before serving to enjoy a refreshing and indulgent fall dessert.
Notes
- Make sure to use well-chilled heavy cream for easier whipping.
- Gingersnaps provide a spicier variation compared to graham crackers.
- For a richer caramel flavor, use homemade caramel sauce or high-quality store-bought.
- The trifles can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance melding of flavors.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
Keywords: Pumpkin trifle, caramel pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, no bake pumpkin recipe, layered pumpkin dessert
