Description
Mini Caramel Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifles are the ultimate fall dessert, blending the flavors of spiced pumpkin cake, creamy cheesecake filling, toasted pecans, and rich caramel. These delightful individual servings not only look beautiful but also provide an irresistible combination of textures and tastes that will impress your guests at any autumn gathering. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy nights in, these trifles are easily customizable, making them a versatile choice for all occasions. With simple instructions and minimal prep time, you can create a stunning dessert that captures the essence of the season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 eggs
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup pecan pieces
- 16 pecan halves
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9 inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin puree, oil, milk, and eggs until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- For caramel sauce, melt butter and brown sugar in a pot over medium heat with heavy cream until boiling; stir in vanilla and cool.
- Toast pecans in the oven at 350°F for about 7 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add whipped cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble trifles with layers of caramel sauce, cake cubes, cheesecake filling, pecans—repeat until filled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use fresh pumpkin puree for better flavor. Chill cream cheese for smoother mixing. Customize by substituting nuts or adding spices.