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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

November 14, 2018 by Melissa 15 Comments

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Layers of pumpkin cheesecake, spice cake and a caramel drizzle takes this seasonal trifle to another level! #pumpkinspice #pumpkinchneesecake #pumpkintrifle #triflerecipes #falldesserts #thanksgiving #cakes #holidaybaking #southernfood #southernrecipes #holidaydesserts #desserts #pumpkin #dessertfoodrecipes

This gorgeous Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle will make a delectable edible centerpiece for your holiday dessert table. It’s not only delicious but, pretty, too. Made with layers of spice cake, pumpkin cheesecake pudding and whipped cream, it’s drizzled with caramel and sprinkled with toasted pecans to add a bit of crunch. You can make it in advance and chill then set it out when you’re ready for the sweetest ending to your holiday meal.

 

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

Trifles Serve as Edible Centerpieces

I adore trifles in every flavor. They’re simple to prepare in advance with the bonus of being attractive, too. It gives credence to the saying that we eat with our eyes first. In the case of this seasonal trifle, it’s completely true. In the MSSK recipe index I also have trifle recipes that feature made-from-scratch cake layers in various flavors such as the ever popular Outrageous Lemon Lovers Trifle and Pecan Praline Caramel Trifle.

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

For Thanksgiving, a pumpkin trifle is a sweet alternative to serving pumpkin pie, if you’re looking to serve fall flavors with a twist. It begins with a cake mix for ease of preparation and when assembled no one will know or care that there’s a shortcut involved. Make this beauty in advance to give it ample time to chill, then enjoy the “ohs” and “aahs” when you set it out for serving. It’s without question, a dessert showpiece. You may also like these Pumpkin Spice Muffins from The Cookie Rookie this year

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

  • Large Trifle Bowl
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Offset Spatulas
  • Rectangular Cake Pan


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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Trifle

Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Cake cooling time2 hrs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin-spice-cheesecake-trifle
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup pecan pieces toasted and divided
  • 1 15.25-oz box Spice cake mix plus eggs, water and oil to prepare
  • 2 8-oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 15-oz can pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 8-oz frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 16-oz caramel sauce i.e. Ghiradelli

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecan pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer. Toast for 6-8 minutes. Set aside 1/4 cup to garnish the top. Cool. 
  • Meanwhile, prepare the cake per the package directions using the amount of eggs, oil and water called for on the box. Bake according to directions in a 13x9-inch baking pan. After baking cool completely then cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, pumpkin, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla. Whip for 2 minutes or until smooth, light and fluffy. Fold in one 8-oz whipped topping by hand.
  • To assemble, layer 1/3 cubed cake in the bottom of a large trifle bowl.  Drizzle with 1/3 caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/3 pecans. Top with 1/2 pumpkin cheesecake filling. 
  • Arrange 1/3 cake over pumpkin filling, drizzle with 1/3 caramel sauce and sprinkle with 1/3 pecans. Spread with one 8-oz whipped topping.
  • Arrange final 1/3 cake over whipped topping, drizzle with final 1/3 caramel sauce and 1/3 pecans. Spread with remaining pumpkin cheesecake filling.
  • Frost the top as desired with remaining 8-oz whipped topping. Arrange Ginger Snaps on top and sprinkle with additional pecans or a dusting of cinnamon. Chill thoroughly for several hours or overnight. 
  • Store leftovers chilled.
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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    November 25, 2020 at 9:10 am

    Hi! I have a quick question?? Can this be made a day ahead of time ??

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    • Melissa says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Hi Sarah, absolutely, no problem at all.

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        November 25, 2020 at 1:30 pm

        Awesome thank you so much!!!!!

  2. Joann Pellock says

    October 13, 2019 at 10:51 am

    Love the recipes.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      October 13, 2019 at 11:17 am

      Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie Manley says

    November 19, 2018 at 7:53 am

    5 stars
    I need to make this soon!

    Reply
  4. Sandy says

    November 15, 2018 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    I’ve made this several times and it’s so good! Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    November 15, 2018 at 4:43 am

    5 stars
    This is absolutely drool-worthy! My family really loved it!

    Reply
  6. Trish Rosenquist says

    November 14, 2018 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Trifles are my very favorite and this will be on our Thanksgiving menu!

    Reply
  7. Liz says

    November 14, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    5 stars
    I adore trifles and this will be perfect on our Thanksgiving dessert buffet!

    Reply
  8. Joanne says

    November 14, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    5 stars
    I love this trifle. Easy to make, pretty, and delicious!

    Reply
  9. Barbara Schieving says

    November 14, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    5 stars
    This trifle is irresistible!

    Reply
  10. Aysegul Sanford says

    November 14, 2018 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    oh MY!!! Layers and layers of perfection. Seriously, how yummy is this trifle recipe. Perfect for the holidays.

    Reply
  11. Brenda says

    November 14, 2018 at 10:18 am

    5 stars
    What a beautiful and FUN presentation!

    Reply
  12. Lori says

    November 14, 2018 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    This is the best holiday dessert- everyone loves this one!

    Reply

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