Caramel Apple Trifle
Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of all ages. —Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan14 ServingsPrep: 40 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 5 medium)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice, divided
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Additional apple pie spice, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the apples,
- walnuts, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Cook and stir
- for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup
- caramel topping and remaining apple pie spice. Fold in 2 cups
- whipped topping.
- In a 3-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of
- the cake cubes, cream cheese mixture and apple mixture. Repeat
- layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle
- with remaining caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie