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Delicious Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

Delicious Caramel Apple Dessert Cups for Cozy Fall Nights

Delicious Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are a delightful fusion of flavors perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 2-3 apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a different taste
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier twist
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter swap in coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can substitute with pumpkin spice
For the Crust
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers gluten-free cookies can be used
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter for binding the crust
For the Cream Layer
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix opt for a vegan pudding mix if needed
  • 2 cups cold whole milk can use almond or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream consider a dairy-free whipped topping
  • extra caramel sauce drizzle generously on top; a sprinkle of sea salt enhances flavors

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • serving cups

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Dice 2–3 Granny Smith apples and mix with 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salted butter, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, combine 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers with 4 tablespoons melted salted butter. Pack into serving cups.
  3. Mix 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix with 2 cups cold whole milk. Whisk for 2-3 minutes until thick.
  4. Whip 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into pudding mixture.
  5. Layer dessert cups with apple mixture, crust, and pudding. Repeat layers as desired.
  6. Drizzle salted caramel sauce on top, about 2 tablespoons per cup, and optionally sprinkle sea salt.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Assemble cups just before serving for the best texture. Can customize for dietary needs.

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