Description
This festive dessert combines the warm flavors of pumpkin spice and rich maple pecan cheesecake for a delicious, layered trifle perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pumpkin Spice Cake:
- 1 box of pumpkin spice cake mix (or homemade recipe)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Maple Pecan Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (for whipping)
For the Toppings:
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
- Extra maple syrup for drizzling
- Whipped cream (for layering)
Instructions
- Bake the Pumpkin Spice Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the pumpkin spice cake according to the box instructions or your favorite homemade recipe. Allow the cake to cool completely, then cut it into cubes for layering. - Make the Maple Pecan Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. Fold in the chopped pecans. - Whip the Cream:
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the maple pecan cheesecake mixture to create a light and fluffy filling. - Assemble the Trifle:
In a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, layer the cubed pumpkin spice cake, followed by a layer of the maple pecan cheesecake filling, and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers until the dish is full, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top. - Garnish and Serve:
Top the trifle with candied pecans and drizzle with extra maple syrup. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Allow the trifle to chill for a bit to let the flavors blend.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance, just hold off on adding the candied pecans until serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: trifle
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/10 of the trifle)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg