Caramel Apple Éclair Cake
This Caramel Apple Éclair Cake is a no-bake dessert featuring layers of graham crackers, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, all drizzled with rich caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 (3.4 oz) boxes instant vanilla pudding mix
- 3 cups cold milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip)
- 1 (14.4 oz) box graham crackers
- 2 cups apple pie filling (chopped into small pieces)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, cold milk, and cinnamon until thickened. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fold in the whipped topping.
- Spread a thin layer of pudding mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Place a layer of graham crackers over the pudding.
- Spread half of the remaining pudding mixture over the graham crackers, followed by half of the chopped apple pie filling. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Add another layer of graham crackers, then repeat with the remaining pudding, apples, and caramel drizzle.
- Finish with a final layer of graham crackers and spread any remaining pudding mixture on top.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the graham crackers to soften.
- Before serving, drizzle with additional caramel sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top.
- Use homemade or store-bought apple pie filling.
- Can be made up to 24 hours in advance for the best flavor.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/caramel-apple-eclair-cake/
