Description
As a passionate home cook, I find joy in creating dishes that not only taste amazing but also bring a smile to the faces of my loved ones. One of my all-time favorite desserts is the Caramel Apple Fluff. This delightful treat is like a hug in a bowl, combining the sweet and tart flavors of apples with the rich, gooey goodness of caramel. It’s a dessert that feels like a celebration, perfect for gatherings or simply to enjoy on a cozy evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 medium apples, chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice.
- If making homemade caramel, melt sugar in a saucepan and add butter and cream, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, prepared apples, mini marshmallows, and caramel sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with nuts or marshmallows.
Notes
- Chill overnight for best flavor.
- Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite nuts or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg