Caramel Apple Trifle
Author: Sweet Dash of Sass
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 14
- 3 TBSP butter
- 4 cups tart green apples, chopped and peeled (about 5 medium)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. apple pie spice, divided
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 jar (12-1/4 oz) caramel ice cream topping, divided
- 1 tub (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
- 2 loaves (10-3/4 oz each) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- Additional Apple Pie Spice, optional
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the apples, walnuts, brown sugar, and ½ tsp. apple pie spice.
- Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in ½ cup caramel topping and remaining apple pie spice.
- Fold in 2 cups whipped topping.
- In a 3-1/2 qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, cream cheese mixture and apple mixture.
- Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping.
- Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice, if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Recipe by Sweet Dash of Sass at http://sweetdashofsass.com/2013/09/caramel-apple-trifle/
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