Description
These Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tart apples! With a graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious apple layer and drizzled with extra caramel sauce, this dessert is a hit at any gathering
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
For the Apple Layer:
- 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
For Topping:
- Extra caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Crushed graham crackers or streusel topping
- Apple slices (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the bottom of serving cups, pressing down to form a crust layer.
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Make the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
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Prepare the Apple Layer:
- In a bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and ground cinnamon.
- Add the caramel sauce and mix until the apples are well coated.
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Assemble the Dessert Cups:
- Spoon a layer of the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Add a layer of the caramel-coated apples.
- Repeat the layers as desired, finishing with a layer of cheesecake mixture on top.
- Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the top.
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Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or streusel topping.
- Garnish with apple slices and a final drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the dessert cups until ready to serve, making them a great make-ahead treat.
- For extra texture, top with crushed graham crackers or a streusel topping.
- You can also use a mix of apples for more variety in flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg