Description
Delightful dessert cups blending baked apples, cream cheese, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, drizzled with caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups diced apples (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Crust Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Form the Crust: Divide the mixture among six serving cups and press it into the bottom of each cup.
- Prepare the Apples: In a bowl, toss diced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
- Sauté the Apples: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the apple mixture for about 5 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until blended.
- Layer It Up: Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in each cup.
- Top with Apples: Add sautéed apple mixture on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Add a drizzle of caramel sauce to finish each cup.
- Add a Crunch: Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
These dessert cups are versatile; pair them with ice cream or coffee for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg