Caramel Apple Dessert Cups (Print Format)
Creamy caramel mousse, cinnamon apples, and crisp vanilla wafer crusts layered in convenient individual cups.
# Ingredients:
→ Cinnamon Apples
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500 g apples, peeled and chopped
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110 g light brown sugar
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2 g cinnamon
→ Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
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220 g vanilla wafer crumbs
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57 g melted butter (salted or unsalted)
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96 g instant vanilla pudding mix
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244 g milk
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75 g salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
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357 g heavy cream
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Additional caramel sauce for garnish
# Steps:
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In a medium saucepan, combine peeled and chopped apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir and cook over medium heat until the apples are soft and the liquid thickens. Set aside to cool.
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In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter. Stir until fully incorporated. Portion the mixture into 28 2-ounce plastic cups and press down to create the crust.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine instant vanilla pudding mix and milk. Whisk to combine and chill for 5 minutes.
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Add salted caramel sauce to the vanilla pudding mixture. Use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to mix until smooth.
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Pour heavy cream into the pudding mixture and whip using an electric hand mixer for 3-5 minutes until thick and creamy.
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Transfer the caramel mousse mixture to a large piping bag. Pipe the mousse onto the vanilla wafer crust in each plastic cup.
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Using a spoon, portion the cinnamon apples over the caramel mousse. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired. Seal the cups with lids and chill.
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The cups can be served immediately or stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
# Tips:
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For best results, use a small cookie scoop to portion the crumb crust evenly into the cups.
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Ensure the caramel mousse is whipped to the correct consistency to maintain structure in the dessert cups.
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This no-bake dessert is perfect for entertaining and can be made ahead of time.