Spiced Pear Layered Dessert - K

Not quite a triffle, but just as good. Served with a BIG glass of cold milk.....YUM!!!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 18
• Yields: 2/3 cups each

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2ounce) package  gingerbread mix
• 2  eggs (see NOTE)
• 1  cup water (see NOTE)
• 2 1⁄2 cups  cold milk
• 2 (3 1/2ounce) packages instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (8 ounce) container  french  whipped topping, thawed, divided
• 2 (16 ounce) cans  sliced pears, drained

Directions

1. NOTE:
2. 2 eggs and 1 cup water had to be put in so recipe would be posted.
3. Please use whatever indgredients are on your gingerbread mix box.
4. PREPARE gingerbread as directed on package; cool completely.
5. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
6. POUR milk into large bowl.
7. Add dry pudding mixes and cinnamon.
8. Beat with wire whisk 2 minute or until well blended.
9. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping.
10. Layer one-third each of the gingerbread cubes, pears and pudding mixture in 3-qt. serving bowl; repeat layers twice.
11. REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour.
12. Top with the remaining 1 cup whipped topping just before serving.
13. Cover and refrigerate any leftover dessert.
14. JAZZ IT UP:
15. Sprinkle lightly with chopped toasted Pecans or Walnuts just before serving.