Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Caramel Apple Dessert Cups, a no-bake treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. These portable dessert cups feature a crunchy vanilla wafer crust layered with creamy salted caramel mousse and topped with warm, spiced cinnamon apples. Drizzled with extra caramel sauce, they are perfect for any gathering, from fall celebrations to casual get-togethers. Easy to make and customize, these dessert cups will impress guests of all ages while offering a sweet escape into seasonal bliss.
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
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1½ cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Cook the apples: In a medium saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until softened; set aside to cool.
- Prepare the crust: Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter in a bowl until combined.
- Portion the crust: Use a small cookie scoop to fill plastic cups with the crust mixture and press down firmly.
- Make the mousse: Combine pudding mix and milk in a bowl; whisk until smooth. Add caramel sauce and blend using an electric mixer.
- Whip cream: Fold heavy cream into the pudding mixture until thick and creamy.
- Assemble cups: Pipe mousse on top of the crust, add cinnamon apples, and drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg