Caramel Apple Eclair Cake

Caramel apple eclair cake is a no-bake dessert that combines layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, sweet apple pie filling, and rich caramel topping. Quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, this cake is a crowd-pleaser everyone will love.

Prep Time10

Chill Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple and caramel dessert recipes, apple caramel pudding cake, apple eclair cake, caramel apple eclair cake, easy eclair cake, eclairs cake, eclairs cakes, elcair cake, no bake eclair dessert

Servings:

Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients

2 (21 ounce cans) apple pie filling
4 cups cold whole milk
2 (3.4 ounce packages) french vanilla instant pudding mix
1 (14.4 ounce package) graham crackers
1 (20 ounce jar) caramel sundae topping

Optional Garnish:

Chopped pecans or chopped walnuts

Instructions

Because the apple slices in the pie filling are usually larger, you will need to cut the slices into smaller pieces. This will help when layering the pie filling layer.
Add the cold milk to a large (4-5 quart) mixing bowl. Sprinkle both packages of the pudding mix over the milk. Use a handheld mixer on low speed to mix the pudding and milk for about 2-2 ½ minutes, until the pudding begins to thicken up.
Lay a single layer of graham crackers into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. (Since there are 3 packets of crackers in the box, you will have enough for the 3 layers) In order to allow the crackers to fit you will need to break the crackers.
Spoon ½ of the cut apple pie filling slices evenly over the bottom graham cracker layer.
Spoon ½ of the pudding over the apple pie filling layer. Use either a spoon or an offset spatula to smooth the pudding over the apple layer.
Repeat the graham cracker, apple pie filling and pudding layers.
Lay the 3rd and final layer of graham crackers over the top pudding layer.
Spread the caramel topping over the top layer of graham crackers. Loosely cover and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours to cool and allow the layers to set.
Use a sharp kitchen knife to carefully cut 3 slices x 5 slices before serving. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

Instant white chocolate, cheesecake, or vanilla pudding mixes work just as well in place of the french vanilla pudding mix.
Homemade caramel topping is another great option if you'd prefer to skip the store-bought version.
For an extra layer of flavor, try using cinnamon graham crackers instead of the plain ones.
Feel free to add a crunchy finish by topping it with chopped pecans or walnuts.

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