Caramel Apple Dessert Cups (Print Version)
Layers of cinnamon apples, caramel mousse, and crunchy wafer crust create a perfect sweet finish.
# Ingredients:
→ Cinnamon Apple Filling
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3 to 4 cups apples, peeled and finely diced (about 2 large apples)
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup salted caramel sauce (optional)
→ Crust
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2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
→ Caramel Mousse
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1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 to 1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
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1/3 cup salted caramel sauce, plus more for garnish
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1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
# Steps:
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In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter. Stir frequently and cook until apples are tender and the mixture has thickened, 7 to 10 minutes. If using, mix in caramel sauce. Allow mixture to cool completely.
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Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with melted butter in a bowl until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottoms of individual serving cups.
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In a large bowl, whisk instant vanilla pudding mix with milk until beginning to thicken. Blend in caramel sauce. In a separate mixing bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold into the pudding until smooth and mousse-like.
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Spoon or pipe caramel mousse over the prepared crust in each cup. Top each with a layer of the cooled cinnamon apple filling and finish with a drizzle of additional caramel sauce.
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Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 1 hour before serving. For optimal texture, consume within 2 to 3 days.
# Notes:
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For best results, allow the apple mixture to cool completely before layering to preserve the mousse texture.