Turtle Trifle

This recipe is so good and rich! It is a fav among my husband’s co-workers! They say I can send this to work with him anytime, no special occasion needed!

Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1 (21 ounce) packages chewy fudge brownie mix, baked according to package directions ( 1 egg – 1/4 cup water – 1/3 cup oil)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/3 cups corn syrup
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups chopped pecans
• 1 (16 ounce) containers frozen non-dairy topping, thawed
• 1 (12 ounce) jars caramel ice cream topping
• 2 cups toasted whole pecans

Directions

1. Bake brownies according to package. Let cool and crumble brownies, set aside.
2. 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.
3. In a trifle dish layer brownies, pecan mixture, whipped topping, caramel and toasted whole pecans as desired. Chill for two hours before serving.
4. Can also make mini trifles by using small clear dessert dishes to make individual servings.