Apple Pie Trifle

Prep Time

30m

Bake Time

8m - 10m

Yields

Serves 8-10

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This Apple Pie Trifle would be welcome at any Thanksgiving or Christmas table. It’s like a deconstructed apple pie – only better. A graham cracker crust, an airy cream cheese filling, and sautéed apples in caramel sauce are layered to make this super simple, almost no-bake dessert recipe!

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Apple Pie Trifle

Prep Time

30m

Bake Time

8m - 10m

Yields

Serves 8-10

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Ingredients

Apple Pie

6 apples, peeled and sliced (any crisp apple variety will work)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup Crystal Sugar Light Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Graham Cracker Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
Pinch salt

Cream Cheese Layer

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup Crystal Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Sauté apples for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until apples are warmed through and butter and brown sugar have come together to create a nice, golden, caramel-like sauce. Remove from heat and let apple mixture cool completely.
Add graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and pinch of salt to a small bowl. Mix just until combined and then spread graham crackers on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake graham cracker crumbs for 8-10 minutes in preheated oven until golden and edges are just starting to brown. Remove from heat and cool completely.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
In a medium-sized glass bowl or glass jar, assemble the trifle. Start with 1/2 cup of graham crackers. Spread evenly on base of jar or bowl. Then spread 1/3 of cream cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of sautéed apples and caramel sauce. Repeat until you have 3 or 4 layers. Finish with a dollop of whipped cream (if desired) and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. Serve chilled or slightly colder than room temperature.