Sinful Chocolate Carmel Trifle With Pecans 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-CARAMEL-PECAN PRETZEL BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Put the pecan halves on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake, shaking the sheet once halfway through, until lightly toasted, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a plate to cool.
• Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Arrange the pretzels neatly on the baking sheet, then top each pretzel with an unwrapped caramel. Bake until the caramels soften (but are definitely not melting), 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and gently press a pecan half onto each caramel, just enough for the caramel to fill the pretzel. Set aside to cool completely.
• Remove the cooled pretzel/caramels from the baking sheet. Spoon 24 small dollops (1 1/2-teaspoon helpings) of the melted chocolate all over the baking sheet, then lightly drop a pretzel onto the middle of each dollop, making sure the pretzel is centered. Allow them to cool completely before serving (you can hasten this along in the fridge).

CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE TRIFLE

Steps:

• COMBINE PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth, fold in COOL WHIP Whipped Topping.
• CRUSH graham crackers. Melt butter and stir into graham cracker crumbs until combined.
• ADD a heaping teaspoon of graham cracker crumbs to the bottom of 15 (4-oz.) wine goblets, pat down with Tart Shaper or back of spoon.
• ADD Cheesecake mixture to a re-sealable bag and squeeze into the container.
• PLACE in refrigerator at least 3 hours to chill.
• BEFORE serving, unwrap caramels and place in small saucepan. Add water and stir until caramels are completely melted and smooth. Pour caramel into a plastic squeeze bottle. You can also spoon it on if you like.
• CHOP pecans. Drizzle cheesecake with caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans.
• STORE leftovers in refrigerator.

CHOCOLATE PECAN CARAMELS

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in milk. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting.