Caramel Cheesecake Brownie Trifle Recipe
This Caramel Cheesecake Brownie Trifle is a decadent layered dessert combining rich, fudgy brownies with creamy cheesecake filling and luscious caramel sauce. Perfect for parties and special occasions, this no-bake trifle can be assembled quickly after baking the brownies and chilled to perfection for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 1 box (18.3 oz) brownie mix
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Toppings and Assembly
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Make the Brownies: Preheat your oven and prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions using vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Pour the batter into a square baking pan and bake until set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting them into bite-sized cubes.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth consistency. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream together with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light and creamy cheesecake filling.
- Assemble the Trifle: Using a large trifle dish or individual serving glasses, start by layering half of the brownie cubes at the bottom. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the brownies, then spread half of the cheesecake filling on top. Repeat the layers with the remaining brownies, caramel sauce, and cheesecake filling.
- Top and Chill: Finish the trifle with an additional drizzle of caramel sauce and sprinkle with optional chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture. Cover the trifle and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before layering to prevent the cheesecake filling from melting.
- For an extra rich flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and heavy whipping cream.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with homemade caramel if preferred.
- Optional toppings add delightful crunch and contrast.
- Prepare the trifle a day ahead for the best flavor melding.
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