Description
Caramel Apple Eclair Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the cozy essence of autumn. This no-bake treat combines creamy eclairs, rich caramel sauce, and tart Granny Smith apples for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for potlucks or family gatherings, this cake is as easy to make as it is delicious. Layered with luscious pudding and topped with a generous drizzle of caramel, this showstopper will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz Cool Whip, thawed
- 12 eclair shells (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in softened cream cheese until fully combined, then carefully mix in Cool Whip to maintain fluffiness.
- In a 9×13-inch dish, layer half of the eclair shells followed by half of the pudding mixture.
- Sprinkle half of the sliced apples over the pudding layer, then repeat with another layer of eclair shells and the remaining pudding mixture.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice into squares and serve cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg