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Easy No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

A close-up of a layered caramel apple trifle featuring cake pieces, cream, and generous caramel sauce drizzle.
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Assemble this stunning, showstopping Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle in minutes. This no-bake dessert layers creamy cheesecake filling, soft cake pieces, cinnamon-spiced apples, and rich caramel sauce for a perfect fall gathering treat.

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 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • 4 cups cubed pound cake or angel food cake
  • 4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples: In a medium bowl, toss the apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  2. Make the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in half of the thawed whipped topping until just combined.
  3. Make the pudding layer: In a separate bowl, whisk the instant vanilla pudding mix with the cold milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Gently fold in the remaining half of the whipped topping.
  4. Assemble the trifle: Use a large glass trifle bowl for the best visual effect. Start with a layer of cubed cake on the bottom.
  5. Layer the components: Top the cake with half of the spiced apple mixture. Drizzle generously with half of the caramel sauce.
  6. Add the creamy layers: Spread half of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the apples, followed by half of the pudding mixture.
  7. Repeat the layers: Add the remaining cake cubes, followed by the rest of the apples, and the remaining caramel sauce. Top with the remaining cheesecake mixture and then the remaining pudding mixture.
  8. Chill: Cover the trifle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  9. Serve: Before serving, drizzle the top with extra caramel sauce for presentation.

Notes

  • This is a great make ahead holiday dessert; assemble it the day before serving for easier entertaining.
  • For extra texture, substitute half of the pound cake with graham cracker crumbs mixed with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  • If you want a richer apple flavor, gently sauté the spiced apples in 1 tablespoon of butter for 5 minutes before cooling and layering.

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