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Apple Pie Lasagna Salad

Apple Pie Lasagna Salad

Layered apple pie dessert salad with cinnamon apples, creamy vanilla cheesecake pudding, graham cracker crumble, and caramel
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 10

INGREDIENTS

Cinnamon Apple Filling

  • 6 cups peeled diced apples
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • salt to taste.

Creamy Vanilla Layer

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 box 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 8 oz whipped topping thawed
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Crumble And Finish

  • 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce plus more to drizzle.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook Apple Filling

  • melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
  • add apples brown sugar granulated sugar cinnamon nutmeg lemon juice and a pinch of salt and cook until apples begin to soften
  • whisk cornstarch with water then stir into the skillet and cook until glossy and thickened
  • remove from heat and stir in vanilla then cool to room temperature.

Make Cream Layer

  • beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth
  • whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened then beat into the cream cheese with vanilla
  • fold in whipped topping until fully combined.

Assemble And Chill

  • mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter brown sugar and cinnamon until evenly moistened
  • press half the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish
  • spread half the cream layer evenly then spoon half the apple filling over the top
  • repeat layers ending with apples then sprinkle with remaining crumbs and pecans
  • drizzle caramel sauce and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

1. Use apple pie filling to skip cooking and reduce cook time; swap graham crackers for vanilla wafers or gingersnaps; use Greek yogurt whipped topping or light cream cheese to reduce calories; best texture after chilling 2 to 4 hours

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g