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Turtle Trifle

Indulge in a decadent Turtle Trifle combining rich chocolate, caramel, and delightful crunch, perfect for gatherings.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box butter pecan cake mix (plus all ingredients needed to bake according to box instructions)
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel
  • 8 ounces whipped topping
  • 2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
  • Whipped cream (for serving)
  • Chocolate turtles (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven and bake the butter pecan cake according to the package directions. Allow it to cool completely, then crumble into large crumbs or cut into cubes.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of sugar and 1/2 cup of water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Cook without stirring until amber, then remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt. Let cool.
  3. Heat 2/3 cup of heavy cream until steaming, then pour over 8 ounces of chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes before whisking until smooth, then allow to cool slightly.
  4. Beat the cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Fold in the salted caramel and whipped topping until light and spreadable.
  5. To assemble, layer the cake cubes in a trifle bowl. Drizzle with caramel and ganache, add the cream filling, and sprinkle with chopped pecans. Repeat the layers until the bowl is filled. Finish with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel and ganache, and garnish with chocolate turtles.
  6. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cake is fully cooled before crumbling to prevent sogginess. Feel free to customize with your favorite candies.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: trifle, dessert, chocolate, caramel, celebration