Turtle Trifle

Name: Turtle Trifle
Ingredients: 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened (you can substitute an 8 ounce package of cream cheese here if you want); 1 1/2 cups whipping cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 lbs frozen pecan pie, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping; 1/3 cup caramel topping; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

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Ingredients

8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened (you can substitute an 8 ounce package of cream cheese here if you want)
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 lbs frozen pecan pie, thawed and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/3 cup chocolate fudge topping
1/3 cup caramel topping
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted (optional)

Directions

1

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.
2

Place half of pie cubes in bottom of a 4-quart trifle dish or tall, clear 4-quart glass bowl.
3

Spread half of whipped cream mixture over pie cubes.
4

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).
5

Sprinkle with half of chopped pecans.
6

Repeat layers.
7

Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
8

**Cook time does not include toasting the pecans, defrosting the pie, or refrigeration time.