Toffee Apple and Honey Trifle
🕓 Total Time: 34 minutes
🥄 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍽️ Cook Time: 4 minutes
👩🍳 Servings: 20
Description:
When I received an invitation to a Rosh Hashana dinner and was tasked with bringing dessert, I knew I wanted to create something truly special. Collaborating with some incredible folks on the Zaar Q&A thread, including Terese, PetitFour, Jules, CCLady, Ann Teapot, Iron Bloomers, Charishma, Evelyn/Athens, MarieAlice, HeatherFeather, Joni G, Mrs. Beeton wannabe, Dancer, Amy – Ellie’s Mommie, Bergy, Watermelon, and Ann Marie F, this Toffee Apple and Honey Trifle was born. It was an absolute hit!
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 14 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1/3 cup Skor bits
- 1 loaf pound cake (sliced into cubes)
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by preparing all the necessary ingredients for the trifle, ensuring they are ready to assemble.
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Slice Pound Cakes: Take the pound cakes and slice them down the middle length-wise. Then, cut each loaf into 10-12 slices, resulting in 20-24 cubes per loaf, with a maximum of 48 cubes.
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Saute Apples: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples and sauté until they are soft and tender.
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Add Cinnamon: Once the apples are softened, sprinkle them with cinnamon, ensuring each slice is coated evenly. Mix well and set aside.
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Prepare Cream Mixture: In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the whipping cream, cream cheese, honey, and vanilla instant pudding mix. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Process Skor Bits: Place the Skor bits into a food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped. Set aside.
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Assemble Trifle: Now, it’s time to assemble the trifle in a large clear bowl with relatively straight sides. Since this recipe yields a large quantity, you may create up to three layers.
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Layer 1: Begin by laying down a layer of cake cubes at the bottom of the bowl.
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Layer 2: Next, spread the sautéed apples evenly over the cake layer.
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Layer 3: Now, generously spread a layer of the prepared cream mixture over the apples.
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Layer 4: Sprinkle a layer of the chopped Skor bits over the cream.
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Repeat Layers: Continue layering the ingredients until you’ve used them all, ensuring to end with a final layer of Skor bits on top.
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Additional Note: If you find you have extra cake, create a layer of cake and cream in the middle before starting the layering process again.
This Toffee Apple and Honey Trifle is not only a delicious dessert but also a testament to the power of collaboration and creativity. Enjoy sharing this delightful treat with your loved ones on any special occasion! 🍏🍯🍰
