Linda's Pumpkin Trifle

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Title: Linda's Pumpkin Trifle
Categories: Polkadot, Lisa, Desserts, Holidays
Yield: 12 Servings

2 c Prepared crumbled unfrosted 1/4 ts Ground allspice
-spice cake, muffins or 2 1/2 c Cold milk
-gingerbread 4 pk Instant
butterscotch pudding
1 cn Pumpkin (16 oz) -mix (4 serving size)
1 ts Ground cinnamon 2 c Whipping cream
1/4 ts Ground nutmeg Maraschino cherries
1/4 ts Ground ginger -(optional)

Set aside 1/4 c of cake crumbs for top. Divide remaining crumbs into
four portions; sprinkle one portion into the bottom of a trifle bowl
or 3 qt serving bowl. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin,
spices, milk and pudding mixes; mix until smooth. Spoon half into
the serving bowl. Sprinkle with a second portion of crumbs. Whip
cream until stiff; spoon half into bowl. Sprinkle with a third
portion of crumbs. Top with the remaining pumpkin mixture, then last
portion of crumbs and remaining whipped cream. Sprinkle the reserved
crumbs on top, around the edge of the bowl. Place cherries in the
center, if desired. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Yield: 12-15 servings
Source: Best of Country Cooking, shared by Linda Meyer, 10/09/96

The Chef's Comments:
"A coworker gave me this recipe, and i tried it on Sunday - it was
very good!. I'm going to make another one, i think, to bring with my
to neil's parents' house on Thanksgiving." - Lisa

From: Lisa
Date: 11-26-96 (18:38)
The Polka Dot Cottage, a BBS with a taste of home. 1-973-822-3627

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