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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

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These Caramel Apple Dessert Cups feature layers of cinnamon-spiced apples, creamy whipped filling, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. They’re easy to make and perfect for parties, offering the rich flavor of caramel apples in a bite-sized, elegant dessert cup.

Ingredients

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  • Apple Layer:3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)1 tbspbutter2 tbspbrown sugar1 tspcinnamon1/4 tspnutmeg1 tsplemon juice
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
  • 1 tbspbutter
  • 2 tbspbrown sugar
  • 1 tspcinnamon
  • 1/4 tspnutmeg
  • 1 tsplemon juice
  • Creamy Layer:1 cup heavy whipping cream4ozcream cheese, softened1/4cuppowdered sugar1 tspvanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1/4cuppowdered sugar
  • 1 tspvanilla extract
  • Toppings:1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemadeCrushed graham crackers or chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade
  • Crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apple Layer:In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Prepare the Creamy Layer:In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  7. Assemble the Dessert Cups:In small dessert cups, layer a spoonful of the apple mixture, followed by a layer of the creamy filling.Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of the creamy mixture on top.
  8. In small dessert cups, layer a spoonful of the apple mixture, followed by a layer of the creamy filling.
  9. Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with a layer of the creamy mixture on top.
  10. Add Toppings:Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of each dessert cup.Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or nuts, if desired.
  11. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of each dessert cup.
  12. Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or nuts, if desired.
  13. Chill and Serve:Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set. Serve chilled.
  14. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set. Serve chilled.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip:These dessert cups can be assembled and refrigerated up to 1 day in advance, making them an excellent choice for entertaining.
Apple Alternatives:Pears can be substituted for apples for a fun twist.
Caramel Sauce Option:If you prefer, make a homemade caramel sauce by melting sugar, butter, and cream for a richer, from-scratch flavor.

Find it online: https://cosycookery.com/caramel-apple-dessert-cups/