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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

Caramel Apple Dessert Cups: Your No-Bake Fall Favorite

Indulge in these Caramel Apple Dessert Cups, combining creamy mousse and spiced apples for a perfect no-bake autumn treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 28 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Apples
  • 4 cups peeled and chopped apples Crispin, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady are great picks
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar substitute with granulated sugar if needed
  • 1 tsp cinnamon or try nutmeg or pumpkin spice for a twist
For the Crust
  • 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs or switch with digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup salted or unsalted butter melted
For the Mousse
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
  • 1 cup milk 244 g, almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream well-chilled before whipping
For Garnish
  • additional caramel sauce drizzle on top as desired

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • piping bag
  • plastic cups

Method
 

Prepare the Cinnamon Apples
  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peeled and chopped apples, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 8–10 minutes until apples soften and mixture thickens, then cool completely.
Make the Crust
  1. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until crumbs are fully coated and press evenly into plastic cups to form a crust.
Create the Mousse
  1. Whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with milk in a large bowl until combined. Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in salted caramel sauce and heavy cream, whip until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble the Cups
  1. Fill each crust with the caramel mousse using a piping bag, layer with the cinnamon apple mixture, and drizzle additional caramel sauce on top.
Chill
  1. Seal dessert cups with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These dessert cups can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Use airtight containers for optimal freshness.

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