Description
A delightful layered dessert featuring rich chocolate brownies, creamy cheesecake, and salted caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 whipped cream topping)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Chocolate-covered caramels (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brownies: Bake the brownie mix according to the package instructions, or use your favorite homemade brownie recipe. Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into small squares.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Prepare the Whipped Cream Topping: In a bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside for the trifle topping.
- Assemble the Trifle: First Layer: Place a layer of brownie cubes at the bottom of your trifle dish. Second Layer: Spoon a generous layer of the no-bake cheesecake mixture on top of the brownies. Third Layer: Drizzle a layer of salted caramel sauce over the cheesecake for a sweet and salty contrast. Repeat until the top of your dish is reached.
- Finish the Trifle: Top the trifle with a thick layer of whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate-covered caramels.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. For the best results, make this dessert a day ahead.
Notes
For best results, use softened cream cheese and fresh whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: brownies, cheesecake, dessert, trifle, salted caramel
