Description

This rich caramel cheesecake brownie trifle layers fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake filling, and gooey caramel sauce for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert. Easy to make, hard to resist.

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

1 box (18.3 oz) brownie mix

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1/4 cup water

For the Cheesecake Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup powdered sugar

For Layering:

1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce

Optional toppings: chopped nuts or chocolate chips

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Instructions

Make the Brownies:
Preheat oven and prepare brownies according to package directions using oil, eggs, and water. Bake in a square pan until set. Cool completely, then cut into bite-sized cubes.

Prepare Cheesecake Filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.

Assemble the Trifle:
In a large trifle dish or individual glasses, layer half the brownie pieces, then drizzle caramel sauce, then spread half the cheesecake mixture. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.

Top and Chill:
Finish with a drizzle of caramel and optional chopped nuts or chocolate chips. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

You can use homemade brownies instead of boxed for an elevated touch.

Substitute store-bought whipped topping if heavy cream is unavailable.

Add crushed graham crackers or pecans for extra crunch and flavor.

Let the trifle sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if caramel thickens in the fridge.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake (after baking brownies)
Cuisine: American