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You’ll love these easy trifles made with fudgy brownies, whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. 

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Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles - Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. Easy and elegant!

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!

Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles - Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. Easy and elegant!

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.

Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles - Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. Easy and elegant!Caramel Brownie Trifle

  • Caramel swirled brownies
  • Salted caramel sauce
  • Whipped cream
  • Toasted pecans

These trifles are the perfect combination of chewy, creamy, crunchy, and gooey – with flavors similar to a chocolate turtle.

Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles - Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. Easy and elegant!

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!

Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles - Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. Easy and elegant!

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 - Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. Easy and elegant!
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Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles

Fudgy brownies layered with whipped cream, salted caramel sauce, and toasted pecans. These trifles are elegant, simple, and delicious! Take a shortcut with Pillsbury Purely Simple Chocolate Chunk Brownie Mix.
Course brownies, Dessert, trifles
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 10 +
Calories 286 kcal
Author Allison - Celebrating Sweets

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

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Using a hand mixer, or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

Assembly:

  1. 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.

Nutrition Facts
Caramel Pecan Brownie Trifles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 95mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 11.1%
Vitamin C 0.5%
Calcium 4.6%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  8. 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!

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  13. 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.

    Abby // thefabblog.com

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  22. Can they be made ahead of time and put in the fridge? We are going to a dinner party and I am bringing a dessert! They look amazing!

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    • Yes, definitely! They should keep for several hours. They’ll be best if they’re eaten the day they’re made. Enjoy!

      Reply

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