Imagine apple pie, cheesecake, and caramel sauce all meeting for dessert and deciding to stay forever. These parfaits layer spiced graham crumbs, airy cheesecake mousse, buttery cinnamon apples, and glossy salted caramel into one irresistible spoonful after another. They’re easy enough for a weeknight treat yet fancy enough to end a dinner party on a high note.
For the crust layer:
1 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
3 tbsp melted butter
For the cheesecake mousse:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
For the apples:
2 medium apples, peeled & diced
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
For topping:
½ cup salted caramel sauce
Mix graham crumbs and melted butter until sandy. Set aside.
Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream to make mousse.
Sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender and caramelized, about 5 min. Cool slightly.
Layer crumbs, mousse, apples, and caramel in small glasses or jars. Repeat layers if desired.
Chill for at least 30 min before serving for the best texture.
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