Caramel Apple Dessert Cups (Print Version)
Tender apples, rich cream cheese, and graham crumbs layered with caramel for a delightful dessert cup.
# Ingredients:
→ Apple Layer
01 -
4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
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30 grams unsalted butter
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28 grams brown sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
→ Cheesecake Filling
07 -
225 grams cream cheese, softened
08 -
240 millilitres heavy whipping cream
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60 grams powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Base Layer
11 -
150 grams graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies
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56 grams melted butter
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12 grams granulated sugar
→ Garnish
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120 millilitres caramel sauce
15 -
Whipped cream, additional graham crumbs, apple slices, or assorted candies
# Instructions:
01 -
Sauté diced apples with unsalted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
02 -
In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles damp sand and holds shape when pressed.
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Evenly distribute a layer of graham base into serving cups. Spoon a layer of cheesecake filling over the crumbs, followed by a layer of cooled apples and a drizzle of caramel sauce. For larger cups, repeat layering sequence. Finish with apples and a final caramel drizzle.
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Top each cup with whipped cream, extra graham crumbs, apple slices, or candies as desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set before serving.
# Notes:
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For best texture, ensure apples are fully cooled before layering to prevent melting the filling.