Pumpkin Praline Trifle
Pumpkin Praline Trifle is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionSpray baking sheet with nonstick spray.
Bring both sugars and half and half to boil in heavy medium saucepan over mediumhigh heat, whisking to dissolve sugar.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
Add butter, vanilla, and salt.
Attach candy thermometer to pan.
Simmer without stirring until temperature registers 260°F, about 8 minutes.
Remove from heat; immediately mix in pecans.
Transfer to prepared sheet, spreading in single layer.
Cool completely.
Chop into 1/4-inch pieces.
Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients in large bowl until firm peaks form.
Set aside 1/2 cup mascarpone cream for pumpkin filling.
Whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in large bowl to blend.
Whisk in reserved 1/2 cup mascarpone cream.
Spread 1/3 cup mascarpone cream over bottom of 8x5-inch trifle dish (12-to 14-cup capacity).
Place layer of ladyfingers over cream in bottom of dish (about half of 3-ounce package).
Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons rum over.
Spread 1/2 cup pumpkin filling over ladyfingers, spreading to edges.
Sprinkle 1/3 cup praline over.
Spread 1 cup mascarpone cream over.
Cover with another layer of ladyfingers.
Sprinkle with 11/2 tablespoons rum, then spread 1 cup pumpkin filling over.
Sprinkle 1/2 cup praline over.
Repeat 1 more time with 1 cup mascarpone cream, ladyfingers, 1 1/2 tablespoons rum, 1 cup pumpkin filling, and 1/2 cup praline.
Spread remaining mascarpone cream over.
Cover and chill overnight.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead.
Keep chilled.
Uncover trifle.
Sprinkle 1 cup praline decoratively over top (reserve any remaining praline for another use).
An Italian cream cheese; sold at many supermarkets and at Italian markets.
** Available in the bakery or bread section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.