Light and Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Trifle

Perfect for Fall

Light and Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Trifle

Trifles are always a light and fluffy dessert that can be easy to make and are typically a crowd pleaser.  I have been on a pumpkin "kick" since fall started and wanted to try to make a truffle that would have that pumpkin taste I have craving but still have a light consistency.  This totally hit the mark, and I used things I already had in my pantry, which made it even better, since I am getting ready to move and I am trying to empty everything out.  The pumpkin flavor coupled with caramel sauce and light whipped cream make this dessert delicious and I hope its something you'll try.

Ingredients:

1 yellow box cake

1/3 c vegetable oil

3 eggs

1- 15oz can of pumpkin puree (divided)

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1 T cinnamon sugar

1 large packet of instant sugar free vanilla pudding

3 C milk

1 sleeve of cinnamon graham crackers crushed

1 -12 oz caramel sauce

1 light cool whip container 

To start preheat your oven to 350, then follow the directions to prepare your yellow box cake.  In addition to following the box directions add to the batter your cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 cup of your canned pumpkin.  Mix well and bake in a 9x13 baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray for 35 minutes.  When finished remove from the oven and allow to cool.

While your cake is cooling, prepare the pudding by mixing your vanilla pudding mix, milk, remaining canned pumpkin, and cinnamon sugar.  Allow this to cool as directed.  Finally, use a chopper to crush 1 sleeve of cinnamon graham crackers.

Once your cake and pudding have cooled using a truffle dish begin to layer your ingredients.  Break up your cake and line the bottom of your dish, then top it with caramel sauce, then a layer of pudding, a layer of cool whip, and a sprinkle of cinnamon graham cracker crumbs.  Repeat this until your dish is full.  On your final layer, top your cool whip with extra cookie crumbs and caramel for decoration. Chill for at least 2 hours and serve.

Hope your enjoy!