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Caramel Apple Trifle Recipe

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This Caramel Apple Trifle is a delicious layered dessert featuring classic pound cake, creamy vanilla pudding, sweet apple pie filling, rich caramel topping, whipped cream, and crunchy pecans. Easy to assemble and perfect for gatherings, this dessert combines textures and flavors for a delightful treat that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Ingredients

Pound Cake

  • 2 (10.75-ounce or 304-gram) frozen classic pound cakes (Sara Lee brand recommended)

Pudding

  • 4 cups cold whole milk
  • 2 boxes (3.4-ounce or 96-gram) instant vanilla pudding mix (Jello brand recommended)

Fruit and Toppings

  • 2 cans (21-ounce or 595-gram) apple pie filling (Great Value brand recommended)
  • 1 jar (12.25-ounce or 347-gram) caramel sundae topping (Smucker’s recommended)
  • 1 container (8-ounce or 226-gram) thawed whipped topping
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pound Cake: Slice both frozen pound cakes into bite-sized cubes. Depending on your trifle bowl size, you may have extra cubes. Set aside.
  2. Make the Pudding: In a medium mixing bowl, add the cold milk. Sprinkle both packages of instant vanilla pudding mix over the milk. Using a handheld mixer or a whisk, beat on medium-low speed until the pudding begins to thicken.
  3. Layer the Trifle – First Layer: Line the bottom of a 3-quart trifle bowl with a layer of cubed pound cake. Spread half of the pudding mixture evenly over the pound cake layer.
  4. Add Apple Pie Filling: Spoon one can of apple pie filling evenly over the pudding layer.
  5. Drizzle Caramel and Add Pecans: Evenly drizzle half of the caramel sundae topping over the apple pie filling, then sprinkle half a cup of chopped pecans on top.
  6. Layer the Trifle – Second Layer: Repeat the layers: add another layer of cubed pound cake, then the remaining pudding mixture, followed by the second can of apple pie filling. Do not add caramel or pecans yet.
  7. Chill: Cover the trifle bowl and refrigerate for 3 hours to allow the layers to set and flavors to meld.
  8. Add Final Toppings: Just before serving, spread the entire container of thawed whipped topping over the top apple pie layer. Drizzle the remaining caramel topping over the whipped cream, then sprinkle the remaining pecans to finish.

Notes

  • Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • The size of your trifle bowl affects the number of cake cubes needed; a 3-quart bowl is recommended.
  • For convenience, this recipe uses store-bought ingredients, but feel free to prepare homemade pound cake, pudding, and toppings if preferred.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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