Chocolate Cheesecake Caramel Macchiato Trifle Recipes

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

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.

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE - CARAMEL MACCHIATO TRIFLE

Steps:

• Make brownies according to directions using the water, oil and egg specified in the ingredients list; and let cool completely. Once cooled poke repeated with fork, then drizzle liqueur over the top.
• Mix up box of chocolate mousse mix according to directions.
• Using icecream scoop, scoop 1/2 brownie pan into the bottom of a large trifle dish in a random pattern.
• Pipe or scoop 1/2 the mousse over the brownies.
• Pipe or scoop 3/4 cup of the ready-made cheesecake over the mousse.
• Pipe or scoop 1/2 of the Cool Whip over the cheesecake.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the Heath Bar over the top.
• Repeat all again ending up with the Heath Bar pieces on top.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CARAMEL MACCHIATO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, and 1 inch up the sides. Bake in preheated oven for 8 minutes, then remove to cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, espresso and vanilla. Pour batter into the baked and cooled crust.
• Bake cheesecake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes; then turn the oven off, partially open the door and allow the cheesecake to rest for 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven, and run a knife around the edges. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack to room temperature, then cover the springform pan with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• To serve, cut the cheesecake into wedges and garnish each slice with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Pour on melted caramel/pecan mixture and chill for 30 minutes.
• To make the Caramel Filling: In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold 1/3 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until center is almost set. Place a pan of water on rack underneath cheesecake as it bakes to help keep it from cracking. Cool in oven with door cracked open. Refrigerate at least 5 hours before serving.

CARAMEL CHOCOLATE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake cake according to directions for an 8 inch square baking pan.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• Prepare pudding according to pkg. directions.
• Cut cake into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
• Place 1/2 of the cubes in a 3 quart trifle bowl, or large glass serving bowl.
• Lightly press down to fill gaps.
• Top with 1/2 of the Cool Whip, pudding, caramel topping and toffee bits.
• Repeat layers.
• Cover and refrigerate.