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Mini Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

Mini Caramel Apple Dessert Cups for Cozy Autumn Indulgence

These Mini Caramel Apple Dessert Cups blend tart Granny Smith apples with creamy vanilla pudding and salted caramel, evoking cozy autumn memories.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 2 medium Granny Smith Apples Peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Crushed Vanilla Wafers
  • 4 tablespoons Salted Butter Melted
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 package Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3.4 ounces
  • 2 cups Cold Whole Milk Dairy-free option available
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Extra Caramel Sauce For drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: Combine diced apples, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Make the Crust: Mix crushed wafers with melted butter until moistened, then press into serving cups.
  3. Whisk the Pudding: Combine pudding mix and cold milk in a bowl, whisk for about 2 minutes until thickened.
  4. Whip the Cream: Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and gently fold into the pudding mixture.
  5. Layer the Cups: Layer the apple filling and pudding mixture in cups, finishing with pudding.
  6. Drizzle Caramel: Drizzle salted caramel sauce over the top of each pudding layer.
  7. Chill: Cover and refrigerate cups for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Assemble the cups just before serving to keep the wafers crispy.

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