Caramel Apple Dessert Cup
This Caramel Apple Dessert Cup combines sweet and tart Granny Smith apples with rich caramel for a cozy fall treat, perfect for family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
For the apple mixture
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, diced
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter for cooking apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup salted caramel sauce divided
For the base
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (I used Great Value brand)
- ¼ cup salted butter (melted and cooled)
For the pudding layer
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix can substitute with cheesecake pudding mix
- 1¼ cups cold whole milk
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
Instructions
Preparation of apple mixture
- Add the diced apples, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 7-9 minutes until softened.
- Mix in ¼ cup of salted caramel sauce and set aside to cool.
Preparing the base
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed vanilla wafers with the melted butter and stir until coated.
- Add about 2 teaspoons of crumb mixture to the bottom of dessert cups and pack them down.
Making the pudding
- In a medium mixing bowl, add cold milk and instant pudding. Blend with a mixer or whisk until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the remaining ½ cup of salted caramel sauce.
- Add cold heavy cream and mix until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer pudding into a piping bag and pipe onto the crumb layer in dessert cups.
Assembling and serving
- Spoon the cooled apple mixture on top of the pudding layer in dessert cups.
- Cover and refrigerate until serving, up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month.
Notes
Serve chilled, optionally drizzled with extra caramel sauce and whipped cream. Kids can help assemble the dessert!