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No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake is a delightful layered dessert featuring crisp graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, tender apple slices, and luscious caramel sauce. Easy to assemble and chilled to perfection, it offers a sweet, comforting treat perfect for any occasion, combining the best flavors of apples and caramel in a creamy, no-bake form.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 packages (14.4 oz each) graham crackers
  • 2 packages (3.4 oz each) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 3 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • 4 medium apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Optional Garnish

  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pudding mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk as per the package instructions until it thickens. Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  2. Layer graham crackers: In a 9×13 inch baking dish, arrange a single layer of graham crackers to cover the bottom evenly, creating a solid base for your dessert.
  3. Spread pudding mixture: Spoon approximately one-third of the pudding mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer, smoothing it out to cover completely.
  4. Add apples and caramel: Arrange a layer of thinly sliced apples over the pudding. Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the apples, then sprinkle a dash of ground cinnamon for added warmth and flavor.
  5. Repeat layers: Continue layering by adding graham crackers, then pudding mixture, apples, caramel, and cinnamon. Aim to create 3 to 4 layers total, finishing with a caramel drizzle on the top layer.
  6. Chill and set: Cover the assembled dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow the layers to meld and the graham crackers to soften into a cake-like texture. For best results, chill overnight.

Notes

  • Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor contrast with the sweet caramel and pudding.
  • For a crunchy texture, sprinkle chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before serving.
  • This dessert can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
  • If you prefer a thicker pudding layer, add an extra package of instant vanilla pudding mix and adjust the milk accordingly.
  • Caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought based on convenience.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/no-bake-caramel-apple-eclair-cake-recipe/