I created this Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifle recipe as part of a shop that has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are my own. #PurelySimple #CollectiveBias
You’ll love these easy trifles made with fudgy brownies, whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans.
You know I love a good brownie. I’ve shared over a dozen brownie recipes, and I love them all. So let’s add another to the group! This one is definitely a keeper. This recipe is super simple (more on that below), elegant, and absolutely delicious! Just look at those caramel-y brownies!
I was so excited to hear that Pillsbury came out with a new line of Purely Simple brownie and cake mixes that contain no preservatives, artificial colors or bleached flour. Although I usually make baked goods from scratch, it is great to have the option of taking a shortcut with a boxed mix. These Chocolate Chunk Brownies are super simple to whip up, and they come out fudgy, chewy, and moist. They are great on their own (grab a glass of milk!), but I took them one step further by using them in my Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles.
These trifles start with brownies – caramel swirled brownies! After baking, the caramel brownies are cut into cubes and layered with salted caramel sauce, whipped cream, and toasted pecans. The trifles are the perfect combination of chewy, creamy, crunchy, and gooey – with flavors similar to a chocolate turtle.
Trifles are a great dessert for entertaining. I love making individual trifles in small glasses, trifle dishes, or even shot glasses. It’s fun to make individual desserts, and your family and friends will love having their own little dessert to enjoy. I served these trifles when I had family over last weekend, and they were a hit. To quote my cousin, “This tastes like heaven in my mouth!” Ha! I hope you feel the same way!
I picked up my Pillsbury Purely Simple Mix at Kroger (Fry’s). Let me know what you make with your Purely Simple Mix! Happy baking!
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Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles
Ingredients
- 1 box Pillsbury Purely Simple Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix plus ingredients listed on box to prepare
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 10 oz jar caramel sauce divided, preferably salted caramel
- 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 square pan with foil, leaving overhang on two sides, and grease the foil and pan (this will allow you to lift the whole tray of brownies out of the pan).
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Prepare brownie mix according to package directions, then pour batter into prepared pan. Pour 1/3 cup caramel sauce over batter, then use a thin knife to swirl the caramel into the batter. Bake according to package directions.
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While brownies are baking, toast pecans in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until fragrant and toasted (watch them closely so they don't burn). Set aside to cool.
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Using a hand mixer, or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
Assembly:
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Once brownies have cooled, use the foil to lift the brownies out of the pan. Cut the brownies into bite sized pieces. Layer brownies, whipped cream, caramel sauce, and pecans into glasses.
Recipe Notes
You can layer these trifles into individual trifle dishes, small glasses, or even shot glasses. If you'd prefer to make one large trifle, I would suggest doubling the recipe.
I love individual desserts and these trifle brownies look amazing! #client
Thanks, Kelly!
Happy to have this coupon b/c I’m excited about these Pillsbury mixes – yippee! Now this dessert….fabulous! I’m sure I’d want two for myself 😉
Thanks, Patricia!
These look amazing! I’m just now starting to bake so I’m for sure going to have to try to make these! They look delicious!
Give them a try, this is a super easy recipe! 🙂
These look mouth-wateringly delicious! I am a sucker for caramel and chocolate!
Thanks!
This brownie trifles look super delicious and so cute!
Thank you!!
Wow – they look fantastic! I love anything with chocolate in them! And these would make a wonderful dessert for a special dinner or special group dinner!
Thanks, Clare! Yes, they would!
Such a great idea! I bake most things from scratch, but brownies are one thing I always stick with a mix for. I’ll have to try this one!
Me too! Boxed brownies always come out perfectly! Thanks for stopping by.
These look and sound delicious. I am still trying to decide what to make for Thanksgiving dessert and these sound like a perfect option. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by, Camile!
Um these look ridiculous and I need a batch now! I’ve used those mixes a few times and they work great!
Ha! Thanks for stopping by, Matt!
I really don’t know that I could drool anymore than I currently am!
You know, I have a batch of brownies that need to be made, and those brownies have this recipe written all over it!
Give ’em a try! You’ll love these. 🙂
Sinfully delicious.
Perfect phrase! So true. 🙂
Oh to the em to the gee those look delicious! Definitely going to have to make these for the holiday parties coming up! Thank you for sharing.
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Haha! Thanks, Abby!
Oh WOW. These look amazing!! I want one right this second. I can eat it for breakfast, right?
Of course! Breakfast of champions! 😉
Wow, these look dangerously good!!!! Can’t wait to make these!!
Thanks, Brittany! You’ll love them 🙂
Oh my goodness these sound delightful!! Pinning to try them next weekend!
Thanks, Lindsay! Enjoy!
Um, yes please! These sound fantastic!
Thank you!
These look so delicious. Pinning.
This looks so decadently delicious! This will definitely be made and devoured over the holidays. Yum!
Thanks, Aarika! Enjoy!
That looks so good. Better pin this too.
Thank you!
What a delicious way to enjoy brownies! These look amazing 🙂
Thanks so much!