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pecan pie cheesecake trifle recipe
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in a decadent Brown Butter Caramel Pecan Pie Cheesecake Trifle, a stunning combination of pecan pie, cheesecake, and trifle elements. This dessert features layers of buttery pecan crust, creamy cheesecake, rich caramel, and airy whipped cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour (150g / 1⅓ cup): Provides structure for the crust.
- Finely Ground Pecans (75g / ⅔ cup): Adds nutty flavor to the crust.
- Granulated Sugar (160g / ¾ cup): Sweetens the crust and cheesecake.
- Unsalted Butter (200g / ¾ cup): Essential for crust and caramel.
- Cream Cheese (300g / 10½ oz), softened: Creates a smooth cheesecake layer.
- Large Eggs (2): Binds cheesecake ingredients.
- Vanilla Extract (2 tsp / 10ml): Enhances cheesecake and whipped cream flavors.
- Sour Cream (200ml / ⅞ cup): Adds tang to the cheesecake.
- Plain Sponge Cake (200g / 7oz), cubed: Forms a light base for the trifle.
- Heavy Cream (350ml / 1⅓ cup): Used for caramel and whipped cream.
- Powdered Sugar (2 tbsp / 30ml): Sweetens and stabilizes whipped cream.
- Pecan Halves (100g / 3½ oz), toasted: Adds garnish and crunch.
- Light Brown Sugar (200g / 1 cup), packed: Provides deep sweetness to caramel.
- Sea Salt (½ tsp / 2.5ml): Balances caramel sweetness.
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Base: Distribute sponge cake cubes in trifle glasses.
- Drizzle Caramel: Add 1-2 tablespoons of caramel to each glass.
- Sprinkle Pecans: Scatter toasted pecans over caramel.
- Layer Cheesecake: Spoon cheesecake mixture into glasses.
- Swirl Caramel: Drizzle caramel ribbon over cheesecake.
- Repeat Layers: (Optional) Repeat cake, caramel, pecans, and cheesecake.
- Top with Cream: Add whipped cream swirl to each trifle.
- Final Flourish: Garnish with caramel, pecans, and salt.
- Chill and Serve: Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For optimal flavor, chill the trifle for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. You can make components ahead of time for stress-free dessert preparation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg