Description
Indulge in the delicious layers of creamy vanilla pudding, caramel-coated apples, and graham crackers in this delightful Caramel Apple Éclair Cake. This no-bake dessert is perfect for fall gatherings and can be easily prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pudding Layer:
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Apple Layer:
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus more for topping
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 box graham crackers (about 18 full sheets)
- Crushed graham crackers or chopped nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Layer: In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- Prepare the Apple Layer: In another bowl, toss the chopped apples with lemon juice and caramel sauce until coated.
- Assemble the Cake: In a 9×13-inch dish, layer graham crackers, pudding mixture, and caramel apples. Repeat layers and finish with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Chill and Serve: Spread whipped topping over the top, drizzle with caramel sauce, and add crushed graham crackers or nuts. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving chilled.
Notes
- This dessert is best made a day ahead for ideal texture.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel for a salted caramel twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
