Caramel Apple Eclair Cake (Printable Format)

Creamy layers of apples, caramel, and graham crackers create a sweet chilled treat perfect for any season.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Base Layers

01 - 12 to 14 whole graham crackers

→ Apple Filling

02 - 21 ounces apple pie filling

→ Pudding Cream Filling

03 - 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
04 - 2 cups cold milk
05 - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

08 - 1 cup caramel sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and cold milk for 2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
02 - In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
03 - Fold the whipped cream gently into the prepared pudding mixture until well incorporated.
04 - Arrange a single layer of whole graham crackers along the bottom of a 9 by 13 inch baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to fit.
05 - Spread half of the pudding and whipped cream mixture evenly over the graham crackers.
06 - Spoon half of the apple pie filling over the pudding layer, ensuring even coverage.
07 - Create another layer with the remaining graham crackers, followed by the rest of the pudding filling and apple pie filling.
08 - Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the final apple layer and sprinkle ground cinnamon if desired.
09 - Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the dessert to set and flavors to meld.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For best results, refrigerate overnight so the layers soften and the flavors fully develop.