Double Caramel Apple Pie Parfait

This homemade double caramel apple pie parfait is perfect for your summer entertaining. It's light and each of the components can be made in advance, so you have more fun with your guests. Simply assemble at the last minute. This is such a fun twist on an American classic!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: parfaits

Calories: 648kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

1 apple pie baked and cooled

For the caramel sauce:

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

For the caramel mousse:

1 teaspoon gelatin
1 tablespoon water
2/3 caramel sauce made above
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

For assembly:

Reddi-wip
Maraschino cherries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake pie according to instructions while you make caramel sauce.
1 apple pie
In a heavy saucepan, add sugar and water. Stir to dissolve, and turn heat to medium high. Bring to 300 degrees then remove from heat.
1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water
Stir in salt and butter until dissolved. Add 1/2 cup cream and stir until dissolved. Separate 2/3 cup to use in the mousse and reserve the rest for drizzling over the parfaits.
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Make the mousse while the caramel cools. Add gelatin and water to a small bowl and stir, then let bloom. Add to 2/3 cup caramel sauce and stir to incorporate.
1 teaspoon gelatin, 1 tablespoon water, 2/3 caramel sauce made above
In a cold bowl, add 1 1/2 cups cream and vanilla. Whip to stiff peaks. Pour room temperature caramel with gelatin over mousse. Gently fold to combine. Store covered in fridge for at least two hours and preferably overnight.
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla
To assemble parfaits, add scoops of apple pie to bottom of mason jars or parfait glasses. Add dollop of caramel mousse over, then drizzle remaining caramel sauce. Repeat layers until you reach the top of the glass.
Add Reddi-wip and cherry, then serve immediately.
Reddi-wip, Maraschino cherries

Equipment

Small Cast Iron Pot

Stand Mixer

Spatula Set

Notes

This dessert works best when you make the elements in advance.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.