Description
Celebrate the flavors of fall with this delicious Caramel Apple Trifle. Layers of fresh apples, rich caramel sauce, fluffy whipped cream, and vanilla pudding come together in a beautiful and flavorful dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy autumn gatherings. Easy to assemble and visually stunning, this fall-inspired trifle will be the highlight of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large crisp apples (Granny Smith or Fuji work beautifully)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 pack vanilla pudding or custard
- 1 box ladyfingers or sponge cake
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional but adds vibrant flavor)
- 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- To garnish: additional caramel, apple slices, and grated chocolate
Instructions
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small pieces. Toss them with cinnamon and nutmeg for warm, seasonal flavor. Optionally, lightly sauté the apples in butter or melt caramel sauce into them for extra richness.
- Start by lining the bottom of a large glass trifle dish with ladyfingers or sponge cake pieces. Drizzle caramel sauce over the cake layer.
- Spread a layer of prepared apples over the cake, then spoon a layer of vanilla pudding or custard. Repeat layers until the dish is nearly full, finishing with a layer of whipped cream on top.
- Garnish the top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, apple slices, and sprinkle with cinnamon or grated chocolate. Add berries or additional toppings as desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled, garnished with extra caramel and apple slices.
Notes
- For added texture, consider adding crushed apple fritter bites or chopped nuts between layers.
- To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 2 days.
- Remove whipped topping for longer storage or reassemble when ready to serve for best presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (optional for sautéed apples)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered Assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg