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Caramel Apple Parfait Recipe

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This Caramel Apple Parfait is a delightful layered dessert combining tender cinnamon-spiced apples, moist pound cake, creamy Cool Whip, and rich caramel sauce. Perfect for an easy yet elegant treat, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves three people.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Apple Mixture

  • 3 Granny Smith apples
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar

Other Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pound cake
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
  • 6 tbsp caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apples: Peel and chop the Granny Smith apples into small cubes to ensure even cooking and a pleasant texture in the parfait.
  2. Cook the Apple Mixture: Place the chopped apples in a medium saucepan. Add lemon juice, a pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the apples soften slightly. This step enhances the flavors and tenderizes the apples. Allow the mixture to cool most of the way before assembling.
  3. Cube the Pound Cake: While the apple mixture cools, cut the pound cake into cubes. This will form the cake layers in the parfait.
  4. Prepare the Cool Whip: Transfer the Cool Whip to a piping bag or a resealable zipper storage bag with a corner cut for easy layering and a neat presentation.
  5. Assemble the Parfait: Start by placing a layer of pound cake cubes at the bottom of each serving dish. Follow with a layer of the cooked apple mixture. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce over the apples, then pipe a layer of Cool Whip on top.
  6. Repeat Layers and Finish: Repeat the layers—pound cake, apples, caramel sauce, and Cool Whip—one more time. Finish by drizzling additional caramel sauce on top as a decorative and flavorful touch.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Allow the apple mixture to cool enough so it doesn’t melt the Cool Whip during assembly.
  • You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce depending on preference.
  • Piping the Cool Whip adds a more elegant presentation but can be spooned if preferred.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the pound cake with a gluten-free cake alternative.

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/caramel-apple-parfait-recipe/