Easy Caramel Apple Dessert Cups Recipe
These easy caramel apple dessert cups are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of sweet apples, creamy caramel mousse, and buttery vanilla wafer crust. Perfect for parties or a sweet indulgence!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 28 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Whipping, Piping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For Cinnamon Apples:
- 4 cups apples (peeled and chopped)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For Vanilla Wafer Crust:
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup salted or unsalted butter (melted)
For Caramel Mousse:
- 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
- 1 cup milk
- ⅓ cup salted caramel sauce
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- additional caramel sauce for garnish
Instructions
- Cinnamon Apples: In a saucepan, cook apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon until soft. Set aside to cool.
- Vanilla Wafer Crust: Combine wafer crumbs and melted butter. Press into plastic cups.
- Caramel Mousse: Combine pudding mix and milk. Add caramel sauce and whip with cream until thick.
- Assembly: Pipe mousse into cups, top with cinnamon apples, and drizzle with caramel sauce. Chill and serve.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
- These dessert cups can be customized with different fruits or sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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