Description
Caramel Apple Fluff is a deliciously easy dessert treat that combines fluffy whipped topping, instant vanilla pudding, and fresh apples with a sweet caramel flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 medium apples, chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces and toss with lemon juice.
- If making homemade caramel, melt sugar in a saucepan and add butter and cream, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
- Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple, prepared apples, mini marshmallows, and caramel sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with nuts or marshmallows.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of apple for added flavor.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts completely for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Fluff, dessert, easy recipe, no-bake dessert, caramel, apples