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!
More Trifle Recipes
- Lemon Strawberry Trifle
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
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- Skinny Lemon Raspberry Cheesecake Trifle
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.
Nutrition
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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!!!