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No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

A towering caramel apple trifle layered with cream, cake pieces, apples, and drizzled generously with caramel sauce.
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Assemble this show-stopping, no-bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle in minutes. It layers creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon-spiced apples, and rich caramel sauce over soft cake for an easy, impressive holiday dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel sauce, divided
  • 1 box pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium apples (like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cheesecake layer: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the pudding layer: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk for two minutes until slightly thickened. Gently fold in the remaining half of the whipped topping.
  3. Prepare the apples: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples are tender-crisp. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Assemble the trifle: Select a large glass trifle bowl. Create the first layer with half of the cake cubes. Drizzle lightly with some caramel sauce.
  5. Add the next layer using half of the cheesecake mixture, spreading evenly. Top the cheesecake with half of the spiced apples.
  6. Create the third layer using half of the pudding mixture. Drizzle with more caramel sauce.
  7. Repeat the layers: Add the remaining cake cubes, drizzle with caramel, then layer with the remaining cheesecake mixture, apples, and pudding.
  8. Chill: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve: Before serving this easy layered dessert, drizzle the top generously with the remaining caramel sauce.

Notes

  • For distinct layers, press each cake layer down gently before adding the next component.
  • You can substitute store-bought spiced apple pie filling for the fresh apples to speed up assembly.
  • This make ahead apple dessert tastes best when chilled for 6 hours or more.

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