Salted Caramel Brownie Cheesecake Trifle

1. Start by making the boxed brownie mix according to the package instructions or use a homemade brownie recipe. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into small squares.

Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.

Whipped Cream Topping:

1. Whip an additional 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Set this aside for topping.

Layer the Trifle:

1. First Layer: Start by placing a layer of brownie cubes at the bottom of your trifle dish. This forms the base of the dessert. Second Layer: Spoon a generous layer of the no-bake cheesecake mixture on top of the brownies. Third Layer: Drizzle a layer of salted caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer for a sweet and salty contrast. Repeat: Continue layering brownies, cheesecake, and caramel until you reach the top of your dish.
2. Top: Finish the trifle with a thick layer of the homemade whipped cream and top with chocolate covered caramels. Another option is to layer the chocolate covered caramels throughout the trifle.
3. Cover the trifle with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow the layers to set and the flavors to meld. You can even make this dessert a day ahead—it tastes even better after chilling overnight!