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.
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.
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!
Now comes the best part…time to eat!
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How To Make Turtle Cheesecake Trifle
Turtle Cheesecake Trifle
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.
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Mandy says
Do you have to defrost the pound cake first?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes, it needs to be thawed.
KaySue says
Turtle Cheesecake Trifle – wonderful! Everyone enjoyed it.
Caitlan says
Do I warm the caramel and fudge sauce?
DessertForTwo says
I could eat that Sara Lee poundcake all day everyday!
Cynthia G says
did winner get annoucned?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The winner was announced today Cynthia – thank you 🙂 I have to wait for confirmation from the prize winner before announcing.
Baylee says
I love just about any type of pound cake!
lesley says
i am a simple girl – i like it with fresh fruit and cool whip
Annette says
I like it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
shelly peterson says
I really like to eat mine plain but I do like it with strawberries and whip cream.
Susan says
I like my pound cake toasted
Sents saver says
I love pound cake with vanilla ice cream!
ione915 says
Strawberries and whipped cream!!!!!
Lisa E says
With Strawberries of course!
Kristen says
I love in the summer with ripe fresh strawberries and whipped cream…yum!!
Maria says
I like it just as it it! hot out the oven.
Samantha Port says
I like mine simple – strawberries and whipped cream! Or any fruit, really… or a mix of fruits… fresh, sweet and delicious. 🙂
steve weber says
I like mine with fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Shannon says
I like my pound cake as is, no need to add anything 🙂
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I like mine with strawberries and whipped cream!
tuesday says
with fresh strawberry and whipped cream!
Linda says
I love pound cake with strawberries and nutella.
Kelsey m says
I love it with a good dollop of whipped cream!!!
Julie says
with strawberriesan d cool whip thanks
Kim D. says
I like it with strawberries and whipped cream.
Deb K says
With strawberries and whipped cream!
Erica Best says
with ice cream
Denise L says
I like it dipped in chocolate fondue!
Claudia says
My favorite way to eat pound cake is with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, Thank yu!
Adriane says
I like it with fresh peaches and strawberries 🙂
KaySue says
My favorite way to enjoy pound cake is just like this – in a trifle!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
Favorite way to enjoy pound cake is with fresh fruit!
Lisa Kubin says
With strawberries and whipped cream and a little sugar!
barbara n says
Pound cake with strawberries and whip cream!
latanya says
I like grilled pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream on top
Karin A says
I like it with strawberries —
rachel says
Topped with chocolate ice cream and hot fudge!
Jenna D says
I like pound cake with strawberries and vanilla ice cream.
Samantha says
With strawberries and cool whip!
Allison Downes says
I like mine with whip cream and strawberries.
Thanks for the chance to win this!
Lisa says
I love the use of it in trifles-it’s adaptable to so many great combinations like the turtle one!
Debbie Jackson says
I love to serve it with strawberries and ship
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Barbara Montag says
I like pound cake with yogurt and berries – thank you.
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Tara says
Love pound cake with strawberries and vanilla ice cream.
C. says
My favorite way to enjoy pound cake is just a basic cake. Nothing fancy I know but it’s a classic and I love it with vanilla frosting the most.
Green Butterfly says
I love pound cake when it’s covered with chocolate frosting and berries.
amy stonger says
I love having it with peanut butter on top and a tall glass of milk!
amy pugmire says
I love it with whip cream and strawberries.
Gina Guthrie says
I love lemon pound cake.
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
My favorite way to enjoy pound cake is in a dessert like this trifle! YUM!!
Susan Christy says
I like pound cake covered with chocolate frosting from that can I have hidden in the back of the fridge.
Amanda says
with strawberry glaze
Kim Potts says
My favorite way to enjoy pound cake is in my tummy, lol. Love pound cake with strawberries and cool whip on a sunny spring day after enjoying a cook out with the family. Yummy!
Danielle says
I love pound cake with whipped cream and ice cream, preferably strawberry.
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Hi Trish! I love this recipe!! Trifle is one of my favorite desserts ever, so I’d have to say that it’s definitely the best way to enjoy pound cake. I always use Sara Lee, too! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! Same here Blair 🙂 Thank you for stopping by!
Sarah Hall says
I like it with peaches and vanilla ice cream on top.
natalie yeoman says
with vanilla sauce and whipped cream
Betty Baez says
I love to have mine with fresh macerated strawberries and whipped cream!
susan navas says
I like mine with strawberries and whipped cream!!!
Gina says
Mmmmm – definitely with ice cream. But it’s all good!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes girl, definitely with ice cream 🙂
Julie Wood says
My favorite way to use Sara Lee pound cake is to use the recipe called S’mores Pound Cake Squares! The recipe is on Sara Lee’s Dessert page and it is so good!
Heather B says
I love pound cake in trifles the best. Yummy!
Tarah says
I like mine with strawberries & whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate!
Janet W. says
I like to enjoy pound cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!
Sara says
With strawberries and fresh whipped cream – simple and delish!
Wild Orchid says
I love to eat it as a base for strawberry shortcake!
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Brittany Ruth says
With strawberries and whipped cream!
Nadira @ Best Rice Cooker Reviews says
Hi Trish, what deliciousness! These are lovely and playful and look delicious. Popping over from the pinning party….Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Nadira!
Kim Reid says
I like pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream, thanks!
Julie says
It’s really delicious just by itself, but I love making strawberry shortcake – lots of strawberries and fresh homemade whipped cream!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Trifle is the best and this version looks unbelievable!! I WANT!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Trifles are seriously one of my favorite desserts EVER. Thanks Elizabeth!
Donna says
I eat my pound cake warm with a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Alison C says
I love pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream.
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Nataly Carbonell says
I love it with milk or milk chocolate 🙂
MaryB says
I love grilling pound cake slices and then topping with some grated dark chocolate and a toasted marshmallow for a twist on S’mores.
Margot C says
We like the classic strawberries and whipped cream style!
soha molina says
with raspberries
courtney b says
with strawberries and chocolate sauce!!
DEBIJOT says
I love pound cake with strawberries and whipped creme.
Kelly D says
I like Pound Cake with Fruit and ice cream.
heather says
My favorite way to enjoy pound cake is with whipped cream and a fresh cup of hot coffee.
Tina M says
I love my pound cake with Whipped Cream and a cup of coffee
Sandy Headtke says
I use pound cake with fresh berries and whipped cream.
meredith says
I like to eat it with raspberries and cream
theresa krier says
i love pound cake with any fresh berries & fresh whipped cream & maybe a touch or toasted coconut. thanks, what a super giveaway!
Shelly says
I like it topped with whipped cream and strawberries.
Tabathia B says
With strawberries and cool whip and heated enough to melt the cool whip
Thomas Murphy says
I like strawberry shortcake
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
I need some of this delicious looking trifle right now! I will be making this soon, thanks for sharing! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Aww thanks Jenn!
Cynthia G says
with strawberries and whip cream
Bryn says
Grilled with chocolate fondue
Darlene Owen says
I love strawberry shortcake
Amy says
Trifles and strawberry shortcake with grilled pound cake and lots of whipped cream.
Jennifer says
This looks delicious! I might try this for Easter.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You won’t be disappointed Jennifer – it really is amazing!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
HOLY OMG. This is the best thing ever!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Dorothy!
kathy d says
With strawberries and cool whip
Diane @ Vintage Zest says
With strawberries and cream!
Jessica To says
I like it with fresh strawberries.
Anne says
I love pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream.
Jessie C. says
I like pound cake with fresh berries and black coffee
Lisa says
I like my pound cake as strawberry shortcake!
D Schmidt says
I love to add lemon curd, whipped cream and some raspberries to my pound cake.
Kimberly Bauer says
I like it with strawberries and whipped cream, yum.
Amanda Sakovitz says
i love pound cake with fruit and cool whip!
Jenn says
In a divine trifle just like yours.
Susan M. says
As a base for strawberry shortcake – fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream = YUM!
Thanks so much for the opportunity!
linda says
Plain with coffee on the side. Grew up in the South where a pound cake tends to sit on the counter “for company” and is brought out along with some fresh brewed coffee to welcome anyone. It is nearly an insult in the South to have someone visit and NOT have a cake (or at least a pie!) to serve.
Christy Spurlock says
I love my pound cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream.
Amy @Very Culinary says
Every day should be Pound Cake Day. Loved being a part of this!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Such a fun holiday! Me too Amy 🙂
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
OMG, that trifle is killer Trish!! I NEED it in my life! And you are so right about Sara Lee pound cake – my go to. Love that stuff!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Lindsay! It was so delish 🙂
Elena says
I like the pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream
Mary Happymommy says
I love pound cake all by itself, or with fresh strawberries.
Holly says
With fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream!
June Lisle says
I love my pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream but am happy to eat it plain or with other toppings.
Bridget Heiple Reich says
With strawberries and whipped cream! 🙂
Harmony B says
I like pound cake with vanilla ice cream and blueberries
Kim Henrichs says
I like it cubed up with fresh in-season peaches and homemade whipped cream, maybe a little cinnamon on top or a bit of almond liqueur!
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Lisa Brown says
i like it topped with fruit and whipped cream