I absolutely love trifle!! It is such a great dessert because it can be done so many ways, it feeds a lot of people, and it always looks so pretty. I made this for a Halloween party and it was a favorite with everyone, even the kiddos. Feel free to experiment with ingredients because there are so many combinations that would work.
3 T. butter
4 c. chopped, cored, peeled tart apples (about 5)
1 c. chopped walnuts (I used pecans)
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 t. cinnamon, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
12 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
2 loaves frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in apples, walnuts, brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until apples are soft. Remove from heat when done and let apples cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in a 1/2 cup of caramel topping and rest of cinnamon. Fold in 2 cups of the Cool Whip. Set aside.
3. To assemble, use a 3 1/2 qt trifle dish or a large bowl, layer a third of the pound cake cubes, cream cheese mixture, and cooled apple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping--I forgot to do this part, I was in too much of a hurry to serve it--oops! Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy.
Source: Taste of Home
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4 c. chopped, cored, peeled tart apples (about 5)
1 c. chopped walnuts (I used pecans)
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 t. cinnamon, divided
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
12 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
2 loaves frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in apples, walnuts, brown sugar and 1 t. cinnamon. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes, until apples are soft. Remove from heat when done and let apples cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in a 1/2 cup of caramel topping and rest of cinnamon. Fold in 2 cups of the Cool Whip. Set aside.
3. To assemble, use a 3 1/2 qt trifle dish or a large bowl, layer a third of the pound cake cubes, cream cheese mixture, and cooled apple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping--I forgot to do this part, I was in too much of a hurry to serve it--oops! Sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy.
Source: Taste of Home
Sharing this with: Craft Edition, Beauty and Bedlam, We Love Iowa, Crafty Cierra, Blue Cricket Design, Not So Homemade.
