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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Yield: 28 2 ounce cups
Caramel apple dessert cups are an easy, delicious, and portable no bake dessert. Vanilla wafer crust, salted caramel mousse, cinnamon apples and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce make these cups irresistible and perfect for apple season!

Equipment

Ingredients 

Cinnamon Apples

  • 4 cups (500 g) apples peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp (2 g) cinnamon

Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

  • 2 cups (220 g) vanilla wafer crumbs
  • ¼ cup (57 g) salted or unsalted butter melted
  • 1 pkg (96 g) instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 ounces
  • 1 cup (244 g) milk
  • cup (75 g) salted caramel sauce homemade or store bought
  • 1 ½ cups (357 g) heavy cream
  • additional caramel sauce for garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, combine peeled and chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir and cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and the liquid thickens. Set aside to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter. Stir until fully incorporated.
  • Portion vanilla wafer crumbs into 28 - 2 ounce plastic cups. I recommend using a small cookie scoop. Use the back of one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs down to create the crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding mix and milk. Whisk to combine. Chill for 5 minutes.
  • Add salted caramel sauce to the vanilla pudding mixture. Use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to mix the caramel into the pudding until smooth.
  • Pour in the heavy cream to the pudding mixture and whip then whip with an electric hand mixer for 3-5 minutes until it becomes thick and creamy.
  • Transfer the caramel mousse mixture to a large piping bag. Pipe the mousse into the plastic cups on top of the vanilla wafer crust.
  • Using a spoon, portion the cinnamon apples over the caramel mousse. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.
  • Seal the cups with a lid and chill. The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

Caramel apple dessert cups should be kept chilled in the refrigerated for up to 3 days.
 
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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