Description
These Caramel Apple Dessert Cups are the ultimate mini treat! Featuring a buttery graham cracker base, creamy cheesecake filling, spiced apple pie topping, and a drizzle of caramel, they’re perfect for holidays, birthdays, weddings, or cozy fall nights. Elegant enough for parties but easy to make anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 sleeve graham crackers, crushed (or digestive biscuits)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 cups apple pie filling, chopped
- ½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional toppings: chopped pecans, toffee bits, extra whipped cream
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter. Spoon 2 tbsp into each cup and press lightly.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over crust layer.
- Add chopped apple pie filling on top.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Repeat layers for taller cups, if desired.
- Top with nuts, toffee bits, or whipped cream.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use clear cups or jars to showcase the layers.
- Cool apple filling before layering to prevent melting.
- Make ahead by preparing layers separately and assembling the day of serving.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Not recommended for freezing—cheesecake layer may separate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Party Recipes, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake, Layered
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Dessert Cups, No-Bake Apple Cheesecake Cups, Mini Dessert Cups, Individual Dessert Recipes