Caramel Apple Speculoos Trifle – Cozy Winter Treat to Impress
A festive, no-bake layered dessert with spiced baked apples, speculoos cookies, mascarpone cream, and salted caramel. Perfect for the holidays!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Apple Layer:
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3 medium apples, peeled and diced
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch nutmeg or clove
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100 ml (½ cup) apple juice or cider
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1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Mascarpone Cream:
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250 g mascarpone
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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200 ml heavy cream, whipped
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1–2 tbsp caramel sauce (optional)
Cookie Layer:
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150 g speculoos cookies, crushed
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2–3 tbsp apple juice or liqueur for dipping (optional)
Topping:
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Caramel drizzle
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Crumbled cookies, toasted nuts, or cinnamon
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Instructions
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Cook apples with butter, sugar, spices, and juice until soft but chunky. Cool.
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Mix mascarpone with sugar and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream. Add caramel if desired.
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Break cookies and layer with apples and cream in glasses or a dish.
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Repeat layers, ending with cream.
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Top with caramel, nuts, or extra cookies. Chill at least 3 hours.
Notes
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Store chilled for up to 3 days.
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Skip caramel for a lighter version.
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Add a splash of liqueur for a grown-up twist