A simple, no-bake caramel apple eclair cake that combines graham crackers, vanilla pudding, cinnamon apples, and caramel sauce into a decadent dessert. Oliver (or any helper) can easily assist with the simple steps.
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Prep Time: 20 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 4 hourshours
Total Time: 4 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $11
Equipment
1 9x13 inch pan (For layering the ingredients)
1 Large mixing bowl (For mixing pudding)
1 Sharp knife (For dicing apples)
1 Cutting board (For cutting apples)
1 Rubber spatula (For spreading pudding mixture)
1 Whisk (For mixing pudding)
Ingredients
2boxes (14.4 oz)Graham crackers- Regular or cinnamon-flavored
2boxes (3.4 oz)Instant vanilla pudding- Or French vanilla
4cupsCold milk- Use whole or 2% milk
1container (8 oz)Cool Whip, thawed- Can substitute with homemade whipped cream
3largeApples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)- Peel and dice
1jar (12 oz)Caramel sauce- Or dulce de leche
2teaspoonsGround cinnamon- For coating apples
1tablespoonLemon juice- To prevent apple browning
Optional Chopped pecans- For extra crunch (optional)
Optional Extra caramel sauce- For drizzling (optional)
Optional Whipped cream- For serving (optional)
Instructions
Peel and dice apples into small chunks (about ½ inch). Toss apple pieces with lemon juice to stop browning. Mix in cinnamon until apples are coated evenly. Drizzle ¼ cup caramel sauce over apples and stir to combine.
Whisk both boxes of pudding mix with cold milk for 2 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes until thick and set up. Gently fold in Cool Whip until combined completely (don’t overmix).
Cover bottom of 9x13 pan with a single layer of graham crackers. Spread half of the pudding mixture over crackers evenly. Scatter half of the cinnamon apples across the pudding layer. Repeat: layer of graham crackers, remaining pudding, remaining apples.
Top with final layer of graham crackers to seal it. Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the top in a zigzag pattern. Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes