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Caramel Apple Trifle

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This caramel apple trifle is a beautiful, no-bake layered dessert featuring sweet apple pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, buttery pound cake, fluffy whipped topping, caramel drizzle, and crunchy pecans. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for fall or any special occasion.

Ingredients

2 (10.75-ounce) frozen classic pound cakes, thawed and cubed

4 cups cold whole milk

2 boxes (3.4-ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix

2 cans (21-ounce) apple pie filling

1 container (8-ounce) whipped topping, thawed

1 jar (12.25-ounce) caramel sundae topping

1 cup chopped pecans, divided

Instructions

  1. Prepare pudding according to package instructions by whisking instant pudding mix with cold milk until thickened. Chill in the refrigerator for several minutes.
  2. Slice thawed pound cakes into 1-inch cubes.
  3. Spoon a layer of apple pie filling into the bottom of a large trifle dish or glass bowl.
  4. Add a layer of pound cake cubes over the apples, then a layer of pudding.
  5. Drizzle caramel sauce over the pudding and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  6. Spread a layer of whipped topping over the caramel.
  7. Repeat layers—apples, cake, pudding, caramel, pecans—until all ingredients are used, ending with whipped topping.
  8. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and sprinkle remaining pecans for garnish.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld.

Notes

Use cheesecake or butterscotch pudding for a flavor variation.

Substitute spice cake or angel food cake for pound cake for a lighter texture.

Add a splash of apple liqueur to the pudding for an adult twist.

Replace pecans with granola or crushed cookies for a nut-free option.

Chill the trifle overnight for the best flavor and texture.

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