Pecan Pie Cheesecake Trifle

Ingredients:

For the crust layer:

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or graham crackers
• 1/4 cup melted butter

For the cheesecake layer:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tub (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed

For the pecan pie layer:

• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make Crust Layer

   • Combine crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into bottom of trifle dish or individual serving cups using a spoon.

2. Prepare Cheesecake Layer

   • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth in a large bowl. Fold in whipped topping with spatula.

3. Make Pecan Pie Layer

   • Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, and butter in saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5–7 minutes, stirring constantly with spoon until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in pecans and vanilla.

4. Assemble Trifle

   • Layer: Crust → Cheesecake → Pecan mixture. Repeat. End with pecan topping.

5. Chill & Serve

   • Chill ≥2 hours. Garnish with pastry bag (for whipped cream) or sprinkle pecans.