Pecan Pie Cheesecake Trifle
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake Trifle combines rich, creamy cheesecake with the sweet, nutty crunch of pecan pie for a heavenly dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 270 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- 1 package (about 8 oz) of graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom of your trifle dish or individual cups.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Fold and combine: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the ingredients: Start with a layer of crust, then cheesecake filling, followed by chopped pecans and caramel sauce. Repeat layers until full, finishing with whipped cheesecake.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Top with additional whipped cream and chopped pecans before serving.
Notes
This dessert can be made ahead of time and is perfect for gatherings. Consider personalizing with other nuts or flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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