This holiday is a special time for spending time with family and friends, and sharing a meal that highlights the bounty of the autumn harvest.
This easy recipe for Pumpkin-Gingerbread Trifle makes a dessert that’s both delicious AND beautiful!

Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
Prep Time: 30 min

Refrigerate Time: overnight

Cook Time:30 min

2 (14-ounce) packages gingerbread mix
1 (5.1-ounce) box cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 (30-ounce) can pumpkin pie filling
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon
1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping
1/2 cup gingersnaps, optional

Method
Bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; cool completely. Meanwhile, prepare the pudding and set aside to cool. Stir the pumpkin pie filling, sugar, and cardamom into the pudding. Crumble 1 batch of gingerbread into the bottom of a large, pretty bowl. Pour 1/2 of the pudding mixture over the gingerbread, then add a layer of whipped topping. Repeat with the remaining gingerbread, pudding, and whipped topping. Sprinkle of the top with crushed gingersnaps, if desired. Refrigerate overnight. Trifle can be layered in a punch bowl.

Recipe courtesy of The Food Network

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Visit: http://www.foodnetwork.com/thanksgiving-planning-calendar/package/index.html

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