Description
Decadent layers of fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, salted caramel, and fluffy whipped cream create the ultimate indulgent dessert trifle.
Ingredients
- 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix (plus ingredients called for on the box: water, oil, eggs)
- 8 oz salted caramel (jarred or homemade)
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate-covered caramels (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare the brownie mix according to package directions. Bake and allow to cool completely, then cut into small squares.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- In another bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside for topping.
- In a trifle dish, add a layer of brownie cubes.
- Spoon a generous layer of the cheesecake mixture over the brownies.
- Drizzle salted caramel over the cheesecake layer.
- Repeat the layers until the dish is filled, ending with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish with chocolate-covered caramels. You may also layer them throughout the trifle if desired.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight for best results.
Notes
- Use homemade or store-bought brownies for convenience.
- This dessert tastes better when made a day in advance.
- Layering in a clear dish enhances presentation.
- Add a pinch of sea salt over the caramel layer for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Assembled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
