A stunning, no-bake layered dessert featuring fluffy angel food cake, creamy pumpkin-cheesecake filling, and airy whipped cream — the perfect fall showstopper for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, potlucks, and cozy autumn gatherings.

Creamy, light, and beautifully layered, this trifle looks impressive but takes just minutes to prepare!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Trifle

🎃 Perfect Fall Flavor — The pumpkin cheesecake layer is rich, velvety, and full of warm pumpkin spice.
🍰 No Baking Required — Quick assembly, zero oven time. Perfect for last-minute guests!
🍂 Beautiful for Holiday Tables — The layers create a gorgeous presentation everyone will be talking about.
👌 Feeds a Crowd — Great for potlucks, fall parties, and family celebrations.
✨ Make-Ahead Friendly — Chill it before serving for the best flavor and texture.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle

A creamy, no-bake fall dessert layered with angel food cake, pumpkin cheesecake filling, and fresh whipped cream. Beautiful, easy, and perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 25

Total Time 36

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

22 oz angel food cake, cut into pieces
1 pint heavy whipping cream
½ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
16 oz cream cheese, softened
15 oz pure pumpkin purée
¾ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Extra pumpkin spice for dusting

Equipment

Trifle bowl or large clear glass bowl
Electric mixer
Spatula
Mixing bowls

Method

Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add pumpkin, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Fold ⅓ of the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture.
Cut angel food cake into bite-size pieces.
In a trifle bowl, layer: cake → pumpkin mixture → whipped cream. Repeat 3 times.
Dust top with pumpkin spice (optional).
Chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Use a clear glass bowl for the best layered presentation.
You may use store-bought angel food cake for convenience.
Fold gently to keep the filling light and creamy.

Storage & Freezing

Store assembled trifle in fridge up to 1 day.
Leftovers keep 2–3 days refrigerated.
Components can be prepared 3 days ahead and assembled later.
Not recommended for freezing (cream separates).

🍰 Ingredients

Angel Food Cake Layer

~22 ounces angel food cake — cut into bite-size pieces
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Whipped Cream

1 pint heavy whipping cream
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½ cup powdered sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer (No-Bake)

16 ounces cream cheese, softened (regular or light)
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15 ounces pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
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¾ cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (plus extra for dusting)
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📝 Instructions

1. Make the Whipped Cream

Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
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2. Make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
Mix in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Fold in about ⅓ of the whipped cream to lighten the mixture.
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3. Prepare Cake

Cut angel food cake into bite-size pieces.
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4. Assemble the Trifle

In a large glass trifle bowl:

1️⃣ Layer 1: ~⅓ of cake pieces
2️⃣ Layer 2: ~⅓ pumpkin cheesecake mixture
3️⃣ Layer 3: ~⅓ whipped cream

Repeat these layers two more times, finishing with whipped cream on top.
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Dust lightly with pumpkin pie spice (optional).

5. Chill

Refrigerate at least 2 hours for best flavor and structure.
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🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

Make 1 day ahead: Assembled trifle keeps beautifully in the refrigerator.
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Prep ahead: You can make all components (cake pieces, filling, whipped cream) up to 3 days ahead and store separately in airtight containers. Assemble before serving.
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Leftovers: Store tightly covered for 2–3 days in the fridge. Texture stays creamy.

🍽️ Tips & Variations

🍫 Chocolate twist — Add chocolate shavings between layers.
🍪 Cookie option — Replace angel food cake with Biscoff cookies, gingersnaps, or vanilla pound cake.
🍁 Extra fall flavor — Top with candied pecans or caramel drizzle.
🎃 More pumpkin spice — Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the whipped cream.

Delicious and easy-to-make pumpkin cheesecake trifle