Caramel Apple Dessert Cups Recipe
Indulge in these delectable Caramel Apple Dessert Cups that combine the sweet crunch of apples with creamy caramel mousse, all nestled in a buttery vanilla wafer crust. These individual desserts are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests!
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 28 dessert cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Cinnamon Apples:
- 4 cups apples (peeled and chopped)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Vanilla Wafer Crust:
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup salted or unsalted butter (melted)
For the 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
- Cinnamon Apples: In a medium saucepan, combine peeled and chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft and liquid thickens. Set aside to cool.
- Vanilla Wafer Crust: Mix vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press crumbs into plastic cups to form crusts.
- Caramel Mousse: Combine vanilla pudding mix and milk, then chill. Mix in caramel sauce. Whip heavy cream until thick, then fold into the pudding mixture.
- Assembly: Pipe caramel mousse into cups, top with cinnamon apples, and drizzle with caramel sauce. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe and flavorful apples.
- Adjust the sweetness of the dessert by varying the amount of caramel sauce used.
- You can also top the dessert cups with chopped nuts or whipped cream for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Dessert Cups, Apple Dessert, Caramel Mousse, Individual Desserts