Desserts
No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush
No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush is an easy fall dessert with layers of cinnamon graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, butterscotch
- Serves 12
- Prep 20 minutes
- Cook 0 minutes
- Total 2 hours
This recipe is a great make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving, potlucks, and fall gatherings and it is one of my favorite apple recipes. It’s made in a 9×13-inch baking dish, so there’s plenty to share.
Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Lush
- No baking required. Perfect for when you don’t want to turn the oven on.
- Easy shortcut ingredients. Canned apple pie filling, instant butterscotch pudding, and Cool Whip make it incredibly simple.
- Perfect fall flavors. Apple, caramel, cinnamon, and butterscotch are such a good combination.
- Great for a crowd. It’s made in a 9×13-inch pan and can serve 12 people easily.
- Make-ahead friendly. It needs at least 2 hours to chill, making it ideal for entertaining.
4 Delicious Layers
- Graham Cracker Layer– I use cinnamon graham crackers, but you can use plain graham crackers and add a little ground cinnamon.
- Cream Cheese Layer– this layer is wonderfully creamy and rich and is a simple mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip.
- Apple Pie/Butterscotch Pudding Layer– this layer is where the flavor really comes in. It only has 3 ingredients but really packs the flavor. You’ll whisk together a box of instant butterscotch pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups cold milk and then stir in a can of apple pie filling. The butterscotch pudding flavor is really similar to caramel and really complements the apples.
- Cool Whip Topping– It wouldn’t be a layer dessert without a cool and creamy Cool Whip Topping. 🙂
Finish it off with some butterscotch chips and a caramel drizzle for even more flavor.
Recommended Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish– I love to use a glass baking dish to show off the layers.
- Hand-Held Electric Mixer– I get a lot of use out of my trusty KitchenAid Hand-Held Mixer.
No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush Recipe Tip
Be sure the cream cheese is softened or you’ll have a difficult time getting it smooth.
Want To Add Some Crunch?
Sprinkle toasted chopped pecans or walnuts on top.
Make Ahead and Storage
Should be made at least 2 hours in advance and can be made a day in advance. Leftovers will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator if covered well.
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Recipe
No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush
No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush has 4 amazingly delicious layers. Easy to make with a can of apple pie filling. If you're looking for a make-ahead fall dessert, this one is perfect!
- Serves 12
- Prep 20 minutes
- Cook 0 minutes
- Total 2 hours
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Remaining Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 (3.4-ounce) package Butterscotch Instant Pudding
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
- caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Transfer into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and press into the bottom. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
In a large bowl, use a hand-held electric mixer to beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Add Cool Whip and mix on LOW until combined. Spread mixture over the crust. Refrigerate.
- 3
Rinse the large bowl out and add butterscotch pudding mix. Whisk the milk in for 2 minutes and then stir in the apple pie filling. Pour mixture into the baking dish, spreading it evenly over the cream cheese layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- 4
Spread remaining Cool Whip on top. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
Notes
To make graham cracker crumbs, either pulse graham crackers in a food processor or place them in a large plastic bag and crush them with a heavy rolling pin. Or you can use store-bought graham cracker crumbs and add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and can vary greatly depending on brands of products used and measuring techniques.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Hand-held electric mixer
Nutrition
- Calories427 kcal
- Carbohydrates60 g
- Protein4 g
- Fat19 g
- Saturated Fat13 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Trans Fat0.2 g
- Cholesterol39 mg
- Sodium375 mg
- Potassium152 mg
- Fiber1 g
- Sugar46 g
- Vitamin A525 IU
- Vitamin C1 mg
- Calcium95 mg
- Iron1 mg
