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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups: A Fall Favorite

Caramel Apple Dessert Cups: A Fall Favorite

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Individual handheld desserts combining a graham cracker crust, spiced caramelized apples, and a cool cream cheese topping for autumnal comfort. Ideal for gatherings or snackable treats.

  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 8 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Graham cracker crumbs 1½ cups
Granulated sugar (for crust) ¼ cup
Unsalted butter, melted (for crust) 6 tablespoons
Apples 4 medium
Unsalted butter (for filling) 2 tablespoons
Light brown sugar, packed ¼ cup
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Cream cheese, softened 8 ounces
Granulated sugar (for topping) 2 tablespoons
Vanilla extract ½ teaspoon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) if pre-baking crusts (optional). Mix graham cracker crumbs, crust sugar, and melted butter; press into 8 silicone molds or paper cupcake liners. In a skillet, melt filling butter over medium heat; add sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook until apples soften (7-9 minutes). In a bowl, beat cream cheese, topping sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread cream cheese mixture into crusts, then top with caramelized apple filling. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Substitute graham cracker crumbs with digestive biscuits or vanilla wafer crumbs
Cream cheese mixture can be prepared ahead
Store assembled cups refrigerated for up to 2 days
Customize with optional caramel drizzle or apple pie spice

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: No-Bake Dessert Recipes
  • Method: Stovetop and Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 130mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg