Description
Apple Delight is an irresistible layered dessert that perfectly marries creamy textures with a sweet apple flavor. This no-bake treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious apple pie filling, all topped with fluffy whipped topping and a sprinkle of crunchy pecans. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or just a delightful evening at home, Apple Delight is simple to make and is guaranteed to impress your guests. With minimal preparation and chilling time required, you can create this dessert effortlessly and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 ounces Cool Whip, thawed (divided)
- 42 ounces apple pie filling (2 cans)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 13×9 baking dish. Freeze while making the filling.
- Make the filling: Blend softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in half of the Cool Whip (8 ounces) and spread over the frozen crust.
- Layer the apple filling: Spoon apple pie filling evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with Cool Whip: Spread remaining Cool Whip over the apple layer. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish before serving: Sprinkle with chopped pecans if desired and serve cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg