Name: Pumpkin Praline Trifle
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup half and half; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 12/3 cups pecan halves (about 6 ounces); 2 cups chilled heavy whipping cream; 1 8-ounce container chilled mascarpone cheese*; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin; 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 3-ounce packages soft ladyfingers**; 4 1/2 tablespoons dark rum, divided

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Pumpkin Praline TrifleTim Morris

A pretty centerpiece dessert that's a cross between a trifle and tiramisù. To give the flavors time to meld, youll need to put the trifle together at least one day ahead, but it tastes best when made two days ahead. Any leftover praline would be terrific sprinkled over ice cream.

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