Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
Indulge in the delightful experience of Caramel Apple Dessert Cups, a no-bake treat that beautifully combines flavors and textures. With a crunchy vanilla wafer crust layered with velvety salted caramel mousse and topped with warm spiced cinnamon apples, these individual servings are perfect for gatherings, picnics, or enjoying at home. They capture the essence of autumn and are sure to please any crowd with their sweet and savory appeal. Easy to prepare and portable, these dessert cups make for an irresistible addition to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 28 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups peeled and chopped apples
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- Additional caramel sauce for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon over medium heat until soft. Allow to cool.
- Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter in a bowl.
- Portion the crust into 28 plastic cups and press down to form even layers.
- Whisk instant pudding mix with milk until smooth; chill for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in salted caramel sauce; blend until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Whip heavy cream until thick; fold into the pudding mixture gently.
- Pipe the mousse into each prepared cup over the crust layer.
- Top with cooled cinnamon apples and drizzle additional caramel sauce if desired.
- Seal with lids and refrigerate before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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