No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair (Print Format)

Cinnamon apples, vanilla pudding, and caramel layered with graham crackers for a chilled, crowd-pleasing dessert.

# Ingredients:

→ Pudding Layer

01 - 6.8 ounces instant French vanilla pudding mix (2 x 3.4-ounce boxes, Jell-O brand used)

02 - 3.5 cups whole milk, very cold

03 - 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip brand used)

→ Apple Layer

04 - 21 ounces canned apple pie filling (Duncan Hines More Fruit brand used)

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Base and Topping

06 - 30 whole graham cracker sheets

07 - 13.5 ounces caramel apple dip, Marzetti brand used

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together the instant French vanilla pudding mix and milk in a large bowl for 1-2 minutes until smooth and thickened. Let rest for 3 minutes to thicken completely.

02 - Fold thawed whipped topping into the pudding mixture until evenly combined and no white streaks remain. Set aside.

03 - Transfer the apple pie filling into a small bowl. Use a small sharp knife or kitchen shears to cut larger apple pieces into ½-inch uniform sizes. Stir in ground cinnamon and set aside.

04 - In the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan, place 10 whole graham cracker sheets, breaking them as needed to fit snugly in a single layer.

05 - Spread half of the apple pie filling evenly over the graham cracker base. Spoon half of the pudding mixture on top of the apples and spread into an even layer.

06 - Add another layer of 10 graham crackers. Follow with the remaining apple pie filling, the rest of the pudding mixture, and a final layer of 10 graham crackers.

07 - Heat the caramel apple dip in the microwave for 30-45 seconds until spreadable. Evenly spread the caramel over the final graham cracker layer using a small offset spatula.

08 - Refrigerate the assembled eclair cake for a minimum of 6-8 hours or overnight before serving.

# Tips:

01 - Cut apple pieces smaller for even distribution and smoother layers.

02 - Use very cold milk for the pudding to thicken properly.

03 - Refrigerating overnight enhances flavor and texture.

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