Description
Delightful handheld dessert cups blending crisp apples, creamy filling, and luscious caramel, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Crisp and juicy Macintosh or Honeycrisp apples, diced
- 1 cup Caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 cup Whipped cream
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs (or crushed nuts for a gluten-free option)
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel sauce using sugar, butter, and cream for a rich texture. If using store-bought, opt for high-quality caramel sauce.
- Wash and core the apples, then dice them into small pieces for easy layering.
- Blend the softened cream cheese with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
- In serving cups, layer the graham cracker crumbs, followed by the cream cheese mixture and the diced apples. Drizzle caramel over the apples.
- Top with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of caramel, garnishing with more graham cracker crumbs if desired.
Notes
Consider using low-fat cream cheese or coconut cream for a lighter version. Always let the dessert cups chill slightly for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: caramel, apple, dessert, autumn, handheld, easy recipe
