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This Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle Is A Decadent Layered Dessert
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

Indulge in this decadent Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle, a sophisticated layered dessert perfect for autumn gatherings. This treat features alternating layers of fluffy pound cake, velvety cream cheese mousse, and warm, cinnamon-spiced Granny Smith apples. Finished with a luxurious drizzle of rich salted caramel, it offers a harmonious blend of textures and seasonal spices. Easy to assemble yet visually stunning, this trifle is sure to impress guests while remaining a simple and elegant end to any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: No Bake Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf pound cake, cubed
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (non-alcoholic)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Method
 

  1. Whip the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth and aerated.
  2. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
  3. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag.
  4. Sauté the sliced apples in butter with cinnamon and nutmeg in a pan until tender.
  5. Allow the apple mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
  6. Place a layer of cubed pound cake into the bottom of a trifle bowl or individual jars.
  7. Pipe a layer of the cheesecake filling over the cake.
  8. Add a layer of the prepared apple compote.
  9. Drizzle with a small amount of salted caramel sauce.
  10. Repeat the layering process until the vessel is full and top with a final drizzle of caramel.

Notes

Ensure the apple compote is cooled completely before layering to maintain the structural integrity of the cheesecake mousse. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.