Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Yield: 28 (2 oz. portions)
Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are an easy, delicious, and portable no-bake dessert. A vanilla wafer crust, salted caramel mousse, cinnamon apples, and a drizzle of salted caramel sauce make these cups irresistible and perfect for apple season!
Ingredients:
Cinnamon Apples:
4 cups apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon Apple Caramel Dessert Cups:
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup salted or unsalted butter, melted
1 package instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces)
1 cup milk
1/3 cup salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
Extra caramel sauce for garnish
Preparation:
1️⃣ Make the cinnamon apples:
In a medium saucepan, combine the peeled and chopped apples, light brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Shift and cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and the liquid has thickened.
Set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Make the vanilla wafer crust:
In a bowl, combine the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter.
Mix until combined.
Divide the vanilla wafer crumbs among 28 (2-ounce) plastic cups.
Use the back of one of the plastic cups to press the crumbs into the crust.
3️⃣ Make the caramel mousse:
In a large bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding and milk.
Whisk together and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add the salted caramel sauce to the vanilla pudding mixture.
Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the caramel into the pudding until smooth.
Pour in the cream and beat with an electric mixer for 3 to 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
4️⃣ Assemble the dessert cups:
Transfer the caramel mousse mixture to a large piping bag.
Divide the mousse between the plastic cups, on top of the vanilla wafer crust.
Using a spoon, distribute the cinnamon apples over the caramel mousse.
Drizzle with additional caramel sauce, if desired.
5️⃣ Refrigerate and serve:
Seal the cuts with the lids and place in the refrigerator.
The cuts can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
These caramel apple dessert cups are perfect for any occasion and offer a delicious blend of flavors in a convenient and easy-to-serve format.
