Apple Delight
Apple Delight is a sweet and comforting dessert, perfect for any time of the year, that combines tender apples with a crunchy, buttery topping. Whether you prefer it warm or chilled, this dessert is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- ▢ 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ▢ 3 tablespoons light brown sugar packed
- ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ▢ 7 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Filling
- ▢ 1 package cream cheese softened (8 ounces)
- ▢ ½ cup granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ▢ 1 container Cool Whip thawed (16 ounces), divided
- ▢ 2 cans apple pie filling 21 ounces each
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- For the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs with brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the crumbs are well coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13×9 baking dish and freeze while preparing the filling.
- For the filling, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gently fold in half of the Cool Whip (8 ounces) and spread this mixture over the frozen crust.
- Spoon the apple pie filling over the cream cheese layer, spreading the apple slices evenly.
- Top with the remaining Cool Whip. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
Serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.
For a sweeter crust, consider swapping the graham crackers for Golden Oreos or vanilla wafers.
To achieve clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between slices, or freeze the dessert for an hour before slicing.
Storage: Keep the apple delight covered and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Cover the dessert with plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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For a sweeter crust, consider swapping the graham crackers for Golden Oreos or vanilla wafers.
To achieve clean slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between slices, or freeze the dessert for an hour before slicing.
Storage: Keep the apple delight covered and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Cover the dessert with plastic wrap, then foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Check the blog post for more recipe tips and tricks!