Description
This Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle is the ultimate fall dessert! Creamy pumpkin, spiced cheesecake, and buttery graham cracker layers come together to create a visually stunning and irresistibly delicious treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy autumn indulgence, it’s easy to make and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream (plus more for topping)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup vanilla pudding
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture
- In a medium bowl, mix pumpkin puree with pumpkin spice until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Fold in 1 cup of whipped cream to create a creamy consistency.
- Create the Graham Cracker Base
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Assemble the Trifle
- In a trifle dish or individual glasses, layer graham cracker mixture, cheesecake layer, pumpkin mixture, and vanilla pudding.
- Repeat layers until the dish is full, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Decorate and Chill
- Top with extra whipped cream, a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs, or a dash of cinnamon.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American