Print

Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

A decadent slice of caramel apple trifle layered with cake, cream, and drizzled heavily with caramel sauce.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Assemble this impressive, no-bake layered dessert featuring creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon apples, and rich caramel sauce. It is a crowd-pleasing fall favorite.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (14 ounce) package frozen pound cake, thawed
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut the thawed pound cake into 1-inch cubes. Arrange half of the cake cubes in a single layer on the bottom of a large glass trifle bowl.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold milk and instant vanilla pudding mix for two minutes until slightly thickened. Set aside.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  4. Gently fold the prepared vanilla pudding into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain. This is your cheesecake layer.
  5. Spread half of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the pound cake layer in the trifle bowl.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the apple pie filling with the ground cinnamon. Spoon half of the apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
  7. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the apples.
  8. Repeat the layers: remaining pound cake cubes, remaining cheesecake mixture, remaining apple mixture, and remaining caramel sauce.
  9. Top the trifle with the remaining whipped topping. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top layer. Sprinkle with toasted pecans, if using.
  10. Cover the trifle and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, or preferably overnight, before serving to allow the layers to set.

Notes

  • You can substitute angel food cake for pound cake if you prefer a lighter texture.
  • Prepare the apple layer and cheesecake filling a day ahead to save time on assembly day.
  • Use a high-quality caramel sauce for the best flavor in this showstopper dessert.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://tastethisplate.com/caramel-apple-trifle-easy-recipe/