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Salted Caramel Trifle

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 650
A decadent layered dessert combining fudgy brownies, creamy whipped topping, and salted caramel for a perfect indulgence.

Ingredients

Brownies

  • 1 batch fudgy brownies (about a 9x13 pan, cooled and cut into 1-inch cubes)

Cream cheese

  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)

Salted caramel sauce

  • 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce (jarred or homemade)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Heavy whipping cream

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Salted caramel sauce (for drizzling)

  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (for drizzling between layers and on top)

Chocolate curls or shavings

  • 1/2 cup chocolate curls or shavings (for garnish)

Flaky sea salt

  • to taste flaky sea salt (for finishing)

Crushed pretzels or toffee bits

  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels or toffee bits (optional, for crunch)

Instructions 

  • Layer brownie cubes in a trifle dish.
  • Mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and salted caramel sauce until smooth.
  • Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread a layer of whipped cream mixture over brownies, drizzle with caramel sauce, and repeat layers.
  • Top with chocolate curls, sea salt, and crushed pretzels or toffee bits.

Notes

Chill for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor and texture.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramel