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Caramel Apple Dessert

Caramel Apple Dessert recipe
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Each layer's better than the last, from the crunchy crust to the sweetened cream cheese, vanilla pudding and, finally, fresh bites of apple topped with caramel and peanuts.
time
prep:
15 min
total:
5 hr 15 min
servings
total:
16 servings

What You Need

60
 NILLA Wafers, finely crushed (about 2 cups)
1/3
cup butter, melted
1
pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4
cup sugar
3-1/4
cups milk, divided
1
tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
2
pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1/2
cup caramel ice cream topping, divided
1
 each red and green apple, chopped
1/4
cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, chopped

Make It

MIX wafer crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and 1/4 cup milk with mixer until well blended. Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spread over crust.

BEAT pudding mixes and remaining milk with whisk 2 min. Stir in 1/4 cup caramel topping. Spoon over cream cheese layer; top with remaining COOL WHIP.

REFRIGERATE 5 hours or until firm. Top with apples, nuts and remaining caramel topping just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise
Dessert can be a part of a balanced diet, but remember to keep tabs on portions.
Keep Apples from Turning Brown
After cutting the apples, minimize browning by dipping them in 1 cup of water mixed with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice before adding to dessert.
How to Store Dessert
Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator.
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