Description
A delightful layered dessert combining rich cheesecake, sweet pecans, and creamy caramel in a stunning trifle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: Whisk softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Incorporate the vanilla extract, then fold in the whipped cream carefully.
- Toast the Pecans: Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant, then let cool before chopping.
- Create the Crunchy Base: Crush graham crackers or cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into the bottom of the trifle bowl.
- Layer Up: Start with a layer of the crust, then add a layer of cheesecake mixture, sprinkle toasted pecans, and drizzle caramel. Repeat layers finishing with whipped cream on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Decorate and Serve: Before serving, add a sprinkle of pecans, drizzle with caramel, or dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use crushed gluten-free cookies. Allow the trifle to chill for a proper set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pecan pie, cheesecake, holiday dessert, trifle, layered dessert, family recipe