Caramel Apple Eclair Cake: Oh, how I love this dessert! Picture creamy layers filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, smooth vanilla pudding, and a caramel drizzle that’s just perfect.
If you’re a caramel fan like me, you’ll also want to check out Caramel Pecan No-Bake Cheesecake and Caramelized Banana Pudding. So yummy!
Ingredients List:
- Apple Pie Filling: 1½ (20-ounce) cans (30 ounces in total).
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.
- Ground Nutmeg: ¼ teaspoon.
- Cinnamon Graham Crackers: 1 box.
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix: 2 (3.4-ounce) boxes.
- Cold Milk: 2 cups.
- Heavy Cream: 2 cups.
- Powdered Sugar: ½ cup.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon.
- Caramel: Homemade Caramel Sauce, caramel dip, or a store-bought caramel topping.
How to Make Caramel Apple Eclair Cake:
1. Prepare Apple Filling:
- Place the apple pie filling in a bowl.
- Using scissors, cut the apple pieces into smaller chunks to avoid large chunks in the final dessert.
2. Spice Up the Filling:
- To the apple pie filling, add the cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well.
3. Prepare Pudding Mixture:
- In a separate bowl, combine the instant vanilla pudding, milk, and powdered sugar.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until it becomes creamy and thick. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
4. Begin Layering:
- Start by placing a layer of cinnamon graham crackers at the bottom of your baking dish or pan.
- Over the graham crackers, spoon half of the apple filling.
- Next, spread half of the pudding mixture over the apple pie filling, ensuring it’s spread evenly.
5. Repeat Layering:
- Add another layer of graham crackers over the pudding mixture.
- Repeat with another layer of apple pie filling and vanilla pudding.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers on top.
6. Caramel Topping:
- Warm the caramel topping in the microwave until it’s pourable.
- Carefully pour and spread the caramel over the top layer of graham crackers, ensuring an even spread.
7. Let the Caramel Apple Eclair Cake Chill:
- Place the assembled cake in the refrigerator.
- Allow it to chill for at least 4-6 hours. For optimal results, it’s recommended to chill overnight.
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