Description
Delightful Caramel Apple Trifles bring layers of creamy goodness and autumn charm to dessert tables. Sweet caramel, crisp apples, and rich cream combine in a dessert that promises pure indulgence for those craving comfort and elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 4 medium apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Dairy and Sweet Components:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cake and Crunch Layer:
- 2 cups pound cake, cubed
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Core and dice apples into small, uniform cubes, ensuring even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dessert.
- Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form, gradually incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla extract for a smooth, airy consistency.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture, creating a rich and creamy base for the trifle.
- Layer cubed pound cake at the bottom of individual serving glasses, creating a sturdy foundation for the dessert.
- Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over the pound cake layer, adding a delightful crunch and complementary texture.
- Arrange diced apples evenly on top of the cracker crumb layer, ensuring each serving gets a balanced fruit component.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the apple layer, allowing it to seep slightly into the cake and fruit.
- Carefully pipe or spoon the mascarpone cream mixture over the caramel and apple layer, creating elegant, smooth coverage.
- Garnish the top of each trifle with chopped pecans, providing a final layer of nutty crunch and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the assembled trifles for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and cream to set properly.
Notes
- Prep Apples Ahead: Toss diced apples with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain their fresh, crisp appearance.
- Cream Consistency Trick: Chill the mixing bowl and whisk beforehand to help heavy cream whip faster and achieve more stable peaks.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Assemble trifles up to 24 hours in advance, storing covered in the refrigerator to enhance flavor melding and save time before serving.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap pound cake with gluten-free alternatives or use almond flour cake for a low-carb version, and replace dairy cream with coconut whipped cream for a vegan adaptation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg