Best 5 Mini Caramel Trifles Recipes

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Pleasing every palate at your very next party, "mini caramel trifles" are a layered dessert sensation combining fluffy cake, layers of creamy caramel, and whipped topping. The sweet and salty combination of flavors is sure to excite taste buds and leave guests clamoring for more.

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CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE



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A highlight of our annual family reunion is the dessert competition. The judges take their jobs very seriously! Last year's first-place winner was this tempting trifle.-Barb Hausey, Independence, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (9 ounces) devil's food cake mix
2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1 package (7-1/2 or 8 ounces) English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for an 8-in. square baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. Prepare pudding according to package directions., Cut cake into 1-1/2-in. cubes. Place half of the cubes in a 3-qt. trifle bowl or large glass serving bowl; lightly press down to fill in gaps. Top with half of the whipped topping, pudding, caramel topping and toffee bits; repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MINI CARAMEL TRIFLES



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Ok, so I love coming up with yummy concoctions in the kitchen. This is one of them. It's sort of halfway between a trifle and a parfait, served in glasses. I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by HorseCrazy38

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) package vanilla cake mix
⅔ cup milk
2 eggs
8 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
14 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cup chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can caramel (such as Nestle® Top 'n' Fill)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cake mix, milk, eggs, and 4 tablespoons butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Pour batter into a muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • While cakes are baking, combine remaining butter and brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir well and add 3 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream.
  • Crumble 6 hot cakes into a bowl. Cover cake crumbs with brown sugar mixture and stir to coat. Place in the freezer until cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whip remaining cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  • Layer cake mixture, whipped cream, chocolate chips, and caramel in 4 glasses until all are used up. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1298.1 calories, Carbohydrate 169.9 g, Cholesterol 241.4 mg, Fat 65.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 34.1 g, Sodium 1146.1 mg, Sugar 66 g

CARAMEL APPLE TRIFLE



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Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of all ages. -Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 5 medium)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 loaves (10-3/4 ounces each) frozen pound cake, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
Additional apple pie spice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the apples, walnuts, brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes or until apples are tender. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup caramel topping and remaining apple pie spice. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. , In a 3-1/2-qt. trifle bowl or glass serving bowl, layer a third of the cake cubes, cream cheese mixture and apple mixture. Repeat layers twice. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and drizzle with remaining caramel topping. Sprinkle with additional apple pie spice if desired. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 25g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BROWNIE TRIFLE RECIPE



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Number Of Ingredients 5

Brownies, cut into 1" squares
2 large pkg. instant chocolate pudding
1 jar caramel sauce
4 Heath candy bars, regular size
1 (large container) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Prepare brownies according to package or recipe directions. Once the brownies are baked and cooled, cut up into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Prepare chocolate pudding according to directions.
  • Crush the Heath candy bars into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Spoon about a third of your pudding into a trifle dish.
  • Add a layer of brownie pieces.
  • Sprinkle on some of the crushed Heath.
  • Drizzle on some caramel sauce.
  • Top with about half of the cool whip.
  • Repeat all layers.
  • Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 10 serving

MINI CARAMEL ROLLS



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Here's the perfect warm treat for pajama-clad family mornings. These ooey-gooey baked rolls come together in moments-thanks to a tube of refrigerated crescent rolls-and disappear just as quickly. -Kayla Wiegand, Congerville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and milk; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate., Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles; gently press perforations to seal. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over rectangles. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal., Cut each roll into 9 slices; place in prepared dish, cut side down. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have individual trifle dishes, you can use a large trifle bowl or even a clear glass jar.
  • Layer the ingredients in the trifle dishes in the order specified in the recipe, starting with the cake or cookie layer and ending with the whipped cream layer.
  • Be sure to chill the trifles for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that the flavors can meld and the trifle can set.
  • Garnish the trifles with additional whipped cream, caramel sauce, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts, if desired.

Conclusion:

Mini caramel trifles are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their layers of cake or cookies, caramel sauce, pudding, and whipped cream, they are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give these mini caramel trifles a try. You won't be disappointed!

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