Trifles, in my opinion, are the easiest most inexpensive dessert you can make….they can be made ahead, the ideas are endless and most importantly they look like you spent hours on them, when it really only takes you less than 15 minutes. These Pumpkin Cheesecake Mini Trifles are perfect for Thanksgiving, but you could certainly make them for Christmas or even a special get-together.
I think using unusual containers adds to the creativeness of the Trifle. These Pumpkin Cheesecake Mini Trifles are served in glass votive candle holders that we found at Goodwill.
Now, because we can’t have just one dessert for Thanksgiving, I’ve put together a delicious round-up for you of Thanksgiving Desserts…
Love baking with Pumpkin…and eating it!
- Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Mini Trifles
- Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
- Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle
- Pumpkin Cake with Honey and Spice Buttercream
- Pumpkin Bars
Oh how we all love Thanksgiving Pies…
It’s all about the Dessert on Thanksgiving…
- Cranberry Bread
- Apple Dumplings
- Homemade Twix Bars…because a little chocolate is always good
- Apple Cake
Fun Thanksgiving Cupcakes with Turkeys, Pilgrim Hats, Cornucopias, Pumpkin Pie, and more!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Mini Trifle Recipe
A super easy but very impressive dessert. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com
Ingredients
- 1 small box instant Cheesecake Pudding
- 2 cups milks
- 1/4 cup pumpkin {not pumpkin pie filling}
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 cup Cool Whip Topping or Whipping Cream
- 2 Cinnamon graham crackers, crushed finely
Instructions
- Mix cheesecake pudding and milk with whisk
- Place in fridge until set, about 5 minutes
- Fold in pumpkin and spice, whisk until smooth
- Place in fridge another 5-10 minutes to set
- Layer pumpkin cheesecake, Cool Whip and crushed graham crackers
- Fit a decorator bag with a Giant Round Tip and pipe on a dollop of Cool Whip on top, sprinkle on graham cracker crumbs
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0g
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How far ahead can these be made?
Thanks!
Hi Suzanne, You can make the layers 1-2 days ahead, but I would assemble them the day you are going to serve them. The graham cracker layer will get soggy.
Enjoy!
-Liz
Made this for thanksgiving my family LOVED it!! Also brought some for my co workers they all loved it! Thank you!!
Thrilled you liked it Allie! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know!
-Liz
This did not work at all. I have no idea why though. The cheesecake was just liquid. It was disgusting. Also you could not taste the pumpkin at all.
I’m sorry you had trouble. I have never had that happen before. Was the box of pudding instant or cooked, it should be instant pudding mix.
-Liz
This recipe does not say how many servings it makes. Since each cup is one individual dessert, that would be most helpful. I can’t tell if one recipe will be enough for Thanksgiving.
Hi Lois, the number of servings will depend on the size of your container. It will make enough for 8-10 people using a small (like 3 oz) container.
-Liz
Looks delish!
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Now that’s what I’m talking about, pumpkin cheesecake trifles. Those look great. Kathi