This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving. I followed the advice of a couple of people who had reviewed the recipe. I made all of the components the night before, refrigerated them overnight, and put the trifle together in the morning. I think this kept it from getting soggy. I also made my own whipped cream instead of using Cool Whip. Finally -- my own idea -- I cut the gingerbread into 1 - inch square pieces rather than crumbling it. I believe this made the trifle look more attractive. I will definitely make this again.
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When I saw this recipe I knew it would be a happy ending dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner. I made it with a little help from my DW and between the two of us we did an awesome job! I used real homemade whipped cream, and it was just like I imagined it would be, delicious! Tony
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I had a work party at my house last week and server 4 different trifles.
this one was the favorite. Reviewed by 50 people. Thanks L
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I've made this twice, the first time using the brown sugar in the recipe and the second time without. If you don't like your desserts overly sweet - eliminate the brown sugar! The first time it was cloyingly sweet. The second time I also made my own un-sweetened whipped cream in place of the cool whip. This was good, and really pretty if you pipe on the last layer of cool whip for presentation purposes.
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Made my own gingerbread and used real whipped cream. Unbelievably good.
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I also changed a few things. First, I drizzled a little bourbon over the gingerbread-it really gave it a nice kick! Also, in addition to the cinnamon & cardamom, I added a little nutmeg and ginger (to taste) and I sprinkled crushed gingersnaps between each layer to give it some crunch.
This recipe was a HUGE hit when I brought to Thanksgiving dinner at my MIL's house. *EVERYONE* had some for dessert and ignore MIL's homemade pies!! I've been asked to bring it to the annual Xmas Eve party. YUM!
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Excellent! It wasn't nearly as sweet as I thought it would be. The flavors went together perfectly. I made the gingerbread for this recipe from scratch last week and froze it till I was ready to use it. I realized last minute that I only had canned pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. I added ginger, cinnamon, all spice and nutmeg to the plain pumpkin and that worked out fine. I also used freshly whipped cream instead of cool whip. I'm sure I'll be making this again. The perfect dessert for a crowd. Thanks for posting this yummy recipe!
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I LOVED this! It was easy, pretty and tasted amazing. I do not have a trifle bowl, so I used two clear glass bowls. This is perfect for the holidays because it tastes like a lot of effort but isn't! It does make a lot, though. it would easily fill a glass punch bowl.If I was making this for my family of four I would half the recipe.
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I made homemade gingerbread, which was easy to make (and SO yummy). I used instant vanilla pudding, 2 boxes, with 3 cups of milk. Then added pumpkin that I had spiced like a pumpkin pie. And finally I used REAL whipped cream. It was a great hit and I had fun with my grandson making it. I will be making it again! AND it looked just like the picture! So beautiful.
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This was such a big hit last Christmas that I'm making it again this year. It is likely to become family tradition. I made one change: I softened and creamed a block of cream cheese and mixed it in with the vanilla pudding/pumpkin before layering. Sublime!
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I had to cut back on the gingerbread because my trifle bowl wasn't large enough. Next time I'll use my punch bowl. As far as the taste... It's Paula Deen; need I say more?
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This is delicious! If you like pumpkin pie & gingerbread you must try this! I added a crushed up Heath bar instead of the gingersnaps and really enjoyed that.
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Made this dessert for a Halloween party and everyone loved it....even the kids! The added crunch of the gingersnaps made the texture perfect. I added more than 1/2 cup on top. Thanks for the recipe!
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This was great! A nice way to start out the fall flavors. I halved the recipe as the potluck I was taking it too usually goes overboard with desserts and it still worked out well. I'll definately make this again!
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This was very good. I am not a big fan of pumpkin but this was really great....everyone enjoyed it..
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I've made this at least once or twice a year for the past few years. I don't add sugar or cinnamon. I use 1 gingerbread package and break it in half to make 2 layers. Also, after the first layer of whip cream, I add a layer of whole ginger snaps. It's so yummy!
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I've made this several times before, but I never can remember exactly, so I looked up the recipe. I already had the gingerbread in the oven, and I was really surprised to see that it requires 2 pckgs. I don't think I've ever made it with 2 pckgs. Long story short, I made it with 1 gingerbread, 1 package of cook and serve (no sugar, made with non fat milk), 1 can of pumpkin, and 1/4 cup brown sugar. All the other ingredients the same. It still makes a lot - I submitted pictures (one with tea cup), and it looks the same as the others. It must make a ton with the usual amounts. Everyone loves this - it's a read crowd pleaser.
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This is wonderful! I took it to two parties and everyone raves about it. It is quick, easy, and delicious!
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I didn't like the heavy pumkin-ness, so I substiuted 2 boxes of pudding & 1/2 can of pumpkin, no brown sugar, I put the ginger snaps in 2 layers - the modified version was much better.
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I brought this to two Thanksgiving dinners and everyone loved it including me! I took some extra gingerbread and crumbled it in the center of the top instead of gingersnaps. Thanks!
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