Description
Pecan praline trifle is a festive, no-bake dessert featuring layers of crushed cookies, creamy filling, caramelized pecans, and candy-coated chocolates, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed cookies or graham crackers
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz whipped topping (such as Cool Whip)
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate candies (e.g., M&M’s)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and pecans. Cook for 2–3 minutes until pecans are well coated and caramelized. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- In a trifle dish or large bowl, layer crushed cookies, cream mixture, caramelized pecans, and mini chocolate candies.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cream layer and a sprinkle of pecans and candies on top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use pound cake cubes instead of cookie crumbs for a cake-like variation.
- Drizzle caramel sauce between layers for extra richness.
- Make individual trifles in cups for personal servings.
- Homemade whipped cream can be used in place of store-bought topping.
- Add fruit like banana or apple slices for a fresh twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg