Caramel Apple Trifle
Caramel Apple Trifle is a decadent dessert that layers sweet, tart apples with rich caramel sauce and fluffy whipped cream. This delightful treat combines the nostalgic flavors of traditional caramel apples with a light, airy texture, making it an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. With crunchy toffee bits and soft angel food cake, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or indulging in a cozy night in, this trifle is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 26 minute
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 2 cups whipped cream (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 cup toffee bits
- 1 (10 oz) angel food cake, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Toss the diced apples with lemon juice to keep them fresh.
- Make the Pudding: In a bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and cold milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Layer Ingredients: In a large trifle dish, layer cubes of angel food cake followed by diced apples drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Add Whipped Cream: Spoon generous dollops of whipped cream over the apple-cake layers.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering until all ingredients are used, finishing with whipped cream and a sprinkle of toffee bits on top.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 135g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté apple slices in butter and sugar before layering. - Feel free to use different fruits like pears or peaches for variation. - Add nuts for extra crunch or swap vanilla pudding for chocolate.