Turtle Brownie Trifle Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S TURTLE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Bake brownies according to package. Let cool and crumble brownies, set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and eggs. Stir in salt, vanilla and chopped pecans. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool completely.
• In a trifle dish layer brownies, pecan mixture, whipped topping, caramel and toasted whole pecans as desired. Chill for two hours before serving.
• Can also make mini trifles by using small clear dessert dishes to make individual servings.

TRUFFLE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Using a hand held electric mixer, beat the eggs and salt together in a large mixing bowl until frothy. Add the sugar and beat until the eggs are thick and pale yellow, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat an additional 30 seconds.
• Put the margarine and chocolate in a microwave safe container and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir to insure that the chocolate has melted. Microwave an additional 30 seconds, if needed.
• With the mixer running, pour the melted chocolate into the egg mixture. Add the flour and beat 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat an additional 30 seconds.
• Spray the cake pan with a pan release spray and pour in the brownie batter. Place the pan on the top rack of the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes until the center is barely set.* Remove the pan from the oven and let cool. Top with the ganache and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
• To serve, remove from freezer and slice immediately. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• Put the chocolate chips and cream into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove the bowl and stir with a whisk or fork until well mixed. Use immediately. If using the ganache later it will need to be reheated.

ULTIMATE TURTLE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Remove 1 cup brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan. Bake 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, until smooth.
• Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; carefully spread on top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls onto caramel layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
• Bake 32 to 35 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 1 hour at room temperature on cooling rack. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

TURTLE TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Bake brownies according to directions on box. Crumble brownies and set aside.
• 2. Beat eggs. In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and eggs. Stir in salt, vanilla and chopped pecans. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool.
• 3. In a trifle dish, layer brownie crumbs, pecan mixture, whipped topping, caramel and toasted whole pecans; repeat as desired. Chill 2 hours before serving.

CARAMEL CREAM BROWNIE TRIFLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Bake brownie mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs, in 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• Make pudding mix as directed on box for pudding, using milk; refrigerate. Cut brownies into 1-inch pieces. Thoroughly stir caramel topping into whipped topping.
• In 3-quart glass bowl, layer half each of the brownies, pudding, walnuts and whipped topping mixture; repeat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours. Store covered in refrigerator.

TURTLE BROWNIE TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Cut prepared brownies into small chunks when cooled completely. Allow pudding to cool.
• 2. Place half the brownie chunks in a trifle dish or glass bowl. Top with half the pudding and Cool Whip. Repeat layers.
• 3. Drizzle on caramel syrup, then sprinkle with chips and nuts. Refrigerate to set.

TURTLE BROWNIE TRIFLE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the brownies, cool completely and cut into small chunks.
• 2. prepare the pudding and allow to cool.
• 3. Place half the brownie chunks in a trifle dish or glass bowl. Top with half the pudding. Top with half the cool whip. Repeat layers.
• 4. Drizzle the caramel syrup on top, then sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped nuts on top. Refrigerate to set.

FROSTED TURTLE BROWNIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the cocoa, flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture., Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and vanilla until fluffy. Frost brownies. Sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., In a microwave, melt caramels with cream; stir until smooth. Drizzle over brownies.