This no-bake trifle is ready to steal the show at your Thanksgiving feast or any fall gathering. It's a dessert that combines the nostalgia of childhood treats with the warmth of autumn flavors. It's as easy to make as it is to devour.Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies can be found at nearly any US grocery store in the cookies and snacks aisle. You'll need an entire box of 12 for this recipe.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Beat well until combined and no streaks of cream cheese remain. Set aside.
Set one oatmeal pie aside for later use. Using a large chef’s knife, quarter the remaining pies. Layer half of the pies into the bottom of a 3 to 4 quart capacity trifle bowl.
Top the pie pieces with half of the pumpkin cream cheese mixture. Spread to the edges of the bowl.
Top the pumpkin mixture with half of the whipped cream. Spread evenly to the edges of the bowl.
Spoon or drizzle half of the caramel over the top of the whipped cream layer.
Repeat the layering with the remaining pie pieces, pumpkin cream cheese mixture, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.
Crumble/tear apart the remaining Oatmeal Crème Pie and place it on the top center of the trifle.
The trifle can be served immediately, or you can make it 2 days ahead and store it in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap.
Notes
Little Debbie Oatmeal Crème Pies come in two sizes – you can use either size. The standard size comes in a box of 12 and is carried at most grocery stores. If you find the larger pies (packaged for resale in vending machines) you’ll need 9 for this recipe.To shortcut this recipe, you could use an 8 oz. tub of frozen whipped topping, but the homemade whipped cream really makes a difference in flavor. The finished dessert will be sweeter using the whipped topping, because it is presweetened. The homemade whipped cream has no sugar added and relies on the caramel to deliver sweetness.
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