Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle Recipe
This Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle is a layered dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and homemade whipped cream, enhanced with warm pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations, this no-bake trifle combines lightness and richness in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 22 ounces Angel Food Cake
Whipped Cream
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese (light preferred)
- 15 ounces pure pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Make whipped cream: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Set aside for layering.
- Beat cream cheese: In a separate medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until it becomes light and fluffy, preparing a smooth base for the pumpkin mixture.
- Make pumpkin cheesecake filling: Add the pure pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice to the cream cheese. Continue beating until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth. Gently fold in one-third of the whipped cream to lighten the mixture.
- Prep angel food cake: Cut the Angel Food Cake into small bite-sized pieces. Line the bottom of a trifle dish with one-third of the cake pieces, creating the first layer.
- Layer the trifle: Spoon one-third of the pumpkin cheesecake filling evenly over the cake layer. Follow with one-third of the remaining whipped cream, spreading gently to cover the pumpkin layer.
- Repeat layers: Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with the last of the whipped cream on top.
- Add pumpkin spice dusting: Sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice over the top layer of whipped cream for a fragrant finishing touch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled trifle for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
Notes
- Use light cream cheese for a lower-fat option without sacrificing flavor.
- Angel Food Cake can be store-bought or homemade depending on preference.
- To make this ahead, assemble the trifle up to 24 hours in advance for enhanced flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the Angel Food Cake is gluten-free or substitute with gluten-free sponge cake.
- Adjust pumpkin pie spice quantity to taste, especially if you love a stronger spice flavor.
- This dessert should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
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