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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

Delicious and visually appealing dessert cups filled with cinnamon apples, creamy pudding, and topped with rich caramel sauce.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups apples (peeled and chopped)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  • ¼ cup salted or unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • Additional caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel and chop apples. Place in a saucepan, add brown sugar and cinnamon, and cook over medium heat until soft, around 10-15 minutes. Cool.
  2. Make the Crust: Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter until combined. Portion crumbs into small plastic cups and press down to form a base.
  3. Prepare the Pudding: Mix instant pudding and milk in a bowl until combined. Chill for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the Caramel: Mix the chilled pudding with salted caramel sauce until smooth.
  5. Whip the Cream: Add heavy cream to the pudding mixture and whip until thick and creamy.
  6. Pipe the Mousse: Transfer the mousse into a piping bag and fill each cup generously over the crust.
  7. Top with Apples: Spoon the cooled cinnamon apples over the mousse in each cup.
  8. Garnish: Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
  9. Chill and Serve: Seal the cups and chill before serving for a few hours or overnight.

Notes

For a balanced flavor, choose a mix of sweet and tart apples. If you want a crunchier texture, add some chopped nuts on top. Ensure the pudding mixture is thick before piping it into the cups for the best texture.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: dessert, caramel, apple, pudding, easy, party food