Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Caramel Apple Eclair Cake. Layers of graham crackers, apple pie filling, and a creamy vanilla pudding mixture, topped with a luscious caramel sauce, create a decadent no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) box graham crackers
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (thawed)
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the Caramel Topping:
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pudding Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping, chopped apple pie filling, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Assemble the Layers: In a 9×13-inch dish, layer graham crackers, pudding mixture, and repeat. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
- Make the Caramel Topping: Combine brown sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan. Simmer until thickened, then stir in salt and vanilla. Pour over the top graham cracker layer.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours. Sprinkle with pecans or toffee bits before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or toffee bits on top before chilling.
- Use cinnamon graham crackers for enhanced flavor.
- Best served cold.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
