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Turtle Cheesecake Trifle

March 4, 2014

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This Turtle Cheesecake Trifle is filled with layers of caramel, chocolate, pecans, no bake cheesecake, and delicious pound cake!

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I am totally in love with this trifle you guys! Trifles are pretty much the EASIEST dessert ever and they are always show stoppers. Layered desserts always have that WOW factor that makes them great for get togethers and parties. Or, if you just feel like making something special!

This trifle is something special for sure. I started with pound cake and then layered on the turtle goodness in the form of caramel, chocolate, chopped pecans and no bake cheesecake.

Yeah. It just doesn’t get any better.

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The pound cake provides the perfect base for this trifle. It’s super moist and dense enough that it can hold it’s own when it’s topped with layers and layers of ooey, gooey awesomeness. It layers so perfectly and I love using Sara Lee pound cakes because they are SO convenient and delicious! When I’m making a trifle, I want it to be quick and easy – no fuss.

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I used caramel ice cream topping and hot fudge sauce in between each layer. I just drizzled it on, and then sprinkled on the chopped pecans. The pecans provide texture, crunch, and interest to this trifle. YUM!

Next is that ultra-creamy cheesecake layer that just melts in your mouth with each bite. I didn’t sweeten it too much because it’s somewhat drenched in caramel and fudge sauce. Perfection.

Layer after layer until we reach the top…

Some pretty drizzles of caramel and fudge and then a final smattering of pecans…voila!

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Now comes the best part…time to eat!

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How To Make Turtle Cheesecake Trifle

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Turtle Cheesecake Trifle

This Turtle Cheesecake Trifle is filled with layers of caramel, chocolate, pecans, no bake cheesecake, and delicious pound cake!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword turtle cheesecake trifle
Prep Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 16
Calories 454kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 32 oz Sara Lee Pound Cake 2 cakes - freezer section
  • 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese 3 package - softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 12 oz Cool Whip
  • 2 cups pecans chopped
  • 10 oz caramel ice cream topping
  • 10 oz hot fudge ice cream topping

Instructions

  • Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  • Add in vanilla and sugar and continue beating until well combined.
  • Gently fold in Cool Whip.
  • Cut pound cakes into cubes.

Layer the trifle as follows:

  • Single layer of pound cake cubes, drizzle caramel and hot fudge on top of pound cake, sprinkle pecans, cheesecake, drizzle caramel and hot fudge, sprinkle pecans.
  • Repeat 3 times.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg

Turtle Cheesecake Trifle - Layers of caramel, chocolate, pecans, no bake cheesecake, and pound cake!

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Comments

  1. Mandy says

    November 22, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    Do you have to defrost the pound cake first?

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      November 22, 2017 at 12:41 PM

      Yes, it needs to be thawed.

      Reply
  2. KaySue says

    March 29, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    Turtle Cheesecake Trifle – wonderful! Everyone enjoyed it.

    Reply
  3. Caitlan says

    December 27, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    Do I warm the caramel and fudge sauce?

    Reply
  4. DessertForTwo says

    August 26, 2014 at 5:20 AM

    I could eat that Sara Lee poundcake all day everyday!

    Reply
  5. Cynthia G says

    March 25, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    did winner get annoucned?

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    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 26, 2014 at 9:14 AM

      The winner was announced today Cynthia – thank you 🙂 I have to wait for confirmation from the prize winner before announcing.

      Reply
  6. Baylee says

    March 19, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    I love just about any type of pound cake!

    Reply
  7. lesley says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    i am a simple girl – i like it with fresh fruit and cool whip

    Reply
  8. Annette says

    March 19, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    I like it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

    Reply
  9. shelly peterson says

    March 15, 2014 at 1:51 AM

    I really like to eat mine plain but I do like it with strawberries and whip cream.

    Reply
  10. Susan says

    March 14, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    I like my pound cake toasted

    Reply
  11. Sents saver says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    I love pound cake with vanilla ice cream!

    Reply
  12. ione915 says

    March 13, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    Strawberries and whipped cream!!!!!

    Reply
  13. Lisa E says

    March 13, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    With Strawberries of course!

    Reply
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