I get asked for deserts all the time, so I am going to try a new Trifle for Thanksgiving this year.
Apple Pie Trifle
This Apple Pie Trifle would be welcome at any Thanksgiving or Christmas table. It's like a deconstructed apple pie – only better. A graham cracker crust, an airy cream cheese filling, and sautéed apples in caramel sauce are layered to make this super simple, almost no-bake dessert recipe!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
- 6 apples peeled and sliced (any crisp apple variety will work)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/2 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- Pinch salt
- Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 package 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream whipped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.1
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In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.2
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Sauté apples for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until apples are warmed through and butter and brown sugar have come together to create a nice, golden, caramel-like sauce. Remove from heat and let apple mixture cool completely. 3
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Add graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and pinch of salt to a small bowl. Mix just until combined and then spread graham crackers on a rimmed baking sheet.4
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Bake graham cracker crumbs for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven until golden and edges are just starting to brown. Remove from heat and cool completely. 5
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In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.6
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In a medium-sized glass bowl or glass jar, assemble the trifle. Start with 1/2 cup of graham crackers. Spread evenly on base of jar or bowl. Then spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of sautéed apples and caramel sauce. Repeat until you have 3 or 4 layers. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream (if desired) and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. Serve chilled or slightly colder than room temperature.
