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Caramel Apple Eclair Cake

Easy No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious no-bake layered dessert featuring spiced apple pie filling, creamy vanilla pudding, and cinnamon graham crackers, all finished with a smooth caramel topping.

Ingredients

Scale

30 ounces apple pie filling (from 1½ 20-ounce cans)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 box cinnamon graham crackers
2 (3.4-ounce) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel sauce, for topping

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place the apple pie filling in a bowl and use scissors to cut the apple pieces smaller.
  2. Step 2: Add the ground cinnamon and nutmeg to the apple filling, stir to combine, and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a separate large bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and powdered sugar.
  4. Step 4: Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract to the pudding mixture. Use a hand mixer to beat for 3-4 minutes until it becomes creamy and thick.
  5. Step 5: Arrange a single layer of cinnamon graham crackers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  6. Step 6: Spoon half of the spiced apple pie filling evenly over the graham crackers.
  7. Step 7: Spread half of the vanilla pudding mixture over the apple layer.
  8. Step 8: Repeat the layers: add another layer of graham crackers, the remaining apple filling, and the remaining pudding mixture.
  9. Step 9: Place one final layer of graham crackers on top.
  10. Step 10: Gently warm the caramel sauce in the microwave until it is pourable, then carefully pour it over the top layer of graham crackers and smooth it out.
  11. Step 11: Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely before serving.

Notes

For the best results, chill the cake overnight to allow the graham crackers to soften and the flavors to meld.

Ensure the milk is cold to help the instant pudding set correctly.

Cutting the apples into smaller, bite-sized pieces makes for easier layering and serving.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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