Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Paula Deen's Turtle Trifle, a masterpiece that blends rich flavors and textures into a symphony of taste. This iconic dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy custard, crunchy pecans, and a luscious caramel sauce, topped with a crown of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Each bite unveils a symphony of flavors and textures, a perfect balance of sweetness, creaminess, and a hint of nutty goodness. Prepare to be captivated by the decadence of this Southern classic, as we delve into the detailed recipe and explore the secrets behind its irresistible charm. Additionally, discover variations such as the Turtle Cheesecake Trifle, a fusion of creamy cheesecake and chocolate ganache, and the No-Bake Turtle Trifle, a quick and effortless treat that delivers the same indulgent experience without the oven. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this timeless dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering.
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PAULA DEEN'S TURTLE TRIFLE
This is wonderful and so easy to make. I wanted to try it out for Christmas and made this and talk about good. I got this recipe from Paula Deen's Christmas magazine. This is not for those watching calories.
Provided by Britt Os sweetie pie
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1342.9, Fat 78.5, SaturatedFat 24.3, Cholesterol 138.7, Sodium 491.9, Carbohydrate 159.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 93.2, Protein 12.1
TURTLE TRIFLE
From Southern Living Magazine, December 2006. This recipe is unique because it uses a frozen pecan pie, thawed. You could always make your own pecan pie. My favorite pecan pie on Zaar is Recipe #8163.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat mascarpone cheese, whipping cream, and vanilla extract in a large bowl at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer, using the whisk attachment, 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and firm.
- Place half of pie cubes in bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish or tall, clear 4-quart glass bowl.
- Spread half of whipped cream mixture over pie cubes.
- Drizzle with half each of chocolate fudge topping and caramel topping. (You might need to zap the fudge and caramel topping in the microwave for 15-25 seconds to get them to drizzling consistency).
- Sprinkle with half of chopped pecans.
- Repeat layers.
- Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- **Cook time does not include toasting the pecans, defrosting the pie, or refrigeration time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.7, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 128.2, Sodium 325.1, Carbohydrate 62.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.6, Protein 5.8
PAULA DEEN'S CHERRY CHEESE TRIFLE
This is a great summertime dessert. No cooking! This came from Paula Deen's magazine. It is very quick and easy to make and makes a splendid looking dessert. Sure to be a winner at your next cookout.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 12-15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Stir in 1/2 of whipped topping and almond extract; set aside.
- Tear angel food cake into 1 inch pieces.
- Place 1/3 of cake pieces in bottom of a trifle bowl.
- Spoon 1/3 of cream cheese filling over cake, and top with 1/3 of pie filling.
- Repeat layers twice more.
- Spread remaining whipped topping over top of trifle, sealing to edges.
- Garnish with additional pie filling and sliced almonds if desired.
PAULA'S PUMPKIN GINGERBREAD TRIFLE
This recipe is from Paula Deen's Home Cooking show and is a delicious and easy change of pace for holiday dessert! This serves a large crowd, so is good for potlucks, too.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat your oven then mix and bake the gingerbread according to the package directions; turn out onto a rack and let cool completely.
- While gingerbread is baking, cook the vanilla pudding according to the package directions; set aside and let cool.
- When pudding has cooled, stir in the pie filling, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cardamom.
- Crumble the cooled gingerbread into pieces (about 1/4 inch, but not too finely).
- (If you have a trifle bowl, wonderful- otherwise you can use another large decorative bowl or a punchbowl to assemble the trifle in).
- Put half of the crumbled gingerbread in the bottom of the bowl, sprinkle with half of the sherry or Southern Comfort (if using), then pour half of the pudding mixture over it, and then half of the whipped topping.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining prepared ingredients as above, then sprinkle the crushed gingersnaps over the top (2 or 3 tablespoons chopped pecans would make a good addition to the topping, as well).
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight in the refrigerator.
- Notes: you can use spice cake instead of gingerbread for a gentler flavor.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your trifle.
- Don't overbeat the whipped cream. It should be stiff but not grainy.
- Layer the trifle carefully. Start with a layer of cake, then a layer of pudding, and then a layer of whipped cream. Repeat until you reach the top of the trifle dish.
- Chill the trifle for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the trifle to set.
- Garnish the trifle with additional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts before serving.
Conclusion:
Paula Deen's Turtle Trifle is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of chocolate cake, caramel pudding, and whipped cream, this trifle is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.To make the best Turtle Trifle, be sure to follow these tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the whipped cream.
- Layer the trifle carefully.
- Chill the trifle for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish the trifle with additional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts before serving.
With a little planning and effort, you can make a Turtle Trifle that will impress your friends and family.
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