Mediterranean No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake

Mediterranean No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake is a delicious dessert. This is easy to make; you don’t need an oven to make it. The Apple Eclair cake is made with layers of graham crackers, creamy vanilla pudding, apple pie filling, and caramel topping. The taste of the cake is like a sweet apple with a smooth and creamy texture. You can easily store it for a long time in a container so the taste and texture will never get spoiled. Per serving, it contains 55 g net carbs, 5 g protein, and 380 kcal. Mediterranean No-Bake Caramel Apple Eclair Cake can be served with fresh strawberries, chopped walnuts, and baked cinnamon apples.

STATS:

• Chilling time: 8 hours
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Preparation time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 6 hours 25 minutes
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Servings: 12
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Course: Dessert
• Calories: 380 kcal
• Diet: Vegetarian

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking dish
• Large mixing bowl
• Electric hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board

INGREDIENTS:

• 6.8 ounces French vanilla pudding mix
• 3 half cups cold whole milk
• 8 ounces frozen whipped topping
• 21 ounces canned apple pie filling
• 1 tsp  ground cinnamon
• 30 whole graham cracker sheets
• 13.5 ounces caramel apple dip

INGREDIENT NOTES:

APPLE PIE FILLING:

• The filling is used to add some extra sweetness to the cake. It will also give you a sweet apple flavor, make the cake tastier, and give a fruit texture to the cake. You can also use Homemade cinnamon apples, canned apple slices, or freshly cooked apples. They will work well as a good substitute.

INSTANT FRENCH VANILLA PUDDING:

• This will make the cake have a smooth texture. The taste of the cake will become creamy vanilla and make your cake look fresher and better. Vanilla custard powder, instant cheesecake pudding mix, or homemade vanilla pudding work best in the recipe to give you the best result, as per your choice.

GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS:

• Graham cracker crumbs give a natural sweet biscuit taste. They can also make the layers of cake softer as they become chilled. The Digestive biscuits, vanilla wafers, or tea biscuits are good alternatives to it, as they also work well.

CARAMEL APPLE DIP:

• The Caramel apple dip will add a sweet flavor to the dessert. The dessert will give a fruity apple taste and make the cake sweeter. Homemade caramel sauce, dulce de leche, or thick butterscotch sauce are good to use in the recipe, as per your choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Firstly,  take a bowl and add the instant French vanilla pudding mix and cold milk, then beat them for 2  minutes until they get smooth.
2. Now gently fold the whipped topping into the pudding mixture until it gets fluffy and is fully combined.
3. Then place the apple pie filling in a bowl, then add the ground cinnamon and mix well. Cut the small pieces of apple if they are large in size.
4. Now arrange a single layer of graham cracker crumbs and evenly spread half of the prepared pudding mixture on the graham crackers.
5. Then spread the cinnamon apple filling evenly over the pudding mixture and arrange another layer of graham crackers.
6. Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the crackers, then add the final layers of graham crackers on top.
7. Then spread the apple dip evenly on top and cover the dish. Cool it for 8 hours overnight until the crackers become soft and the layers set.
8. Lastly, cut them into squares and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH SALADS:

• Fresh apple slices
• Sliced pears
• Fresh strawberries

TOPPINGS:

• Chopped pecans
• Extra caramel drizzle
• Ground cinnamon

DESSERT PAIRINGS:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Fresh fruit salad
• Baked cinnamon apples

TIPS:

• You can use cold milk to help the pudding get thick.
• To keep the mixture fluffy, fold the whipped cream gently.
• Cut the large piece of apples into small chunks to get an even layer.
• To make a neat cake, spread each layer properly.
• Chill the cake overnight so you will get the best texture.
• Warm the caramel slightly and use a knife to cut the slice.

 STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You can easily store the pudding for 4 days in a container; the texture will never get spoiled.

FREEZER:

• You can also keep it stored for a month, so the texture of the pudding will never get ruined.

FAQs:

Should I add homemade apple pie filling in the recipe?

• Yes, you can add homemade apple pie filling. It also works best in the recipe, as per your choice.

Should I replace the graham cracker crumbs?

• Yes, you can replace them with digestive biscuits or other plain sweet biscuits as per your choice.

Why is it necessary to chill the cake for the whole night?

• The Chilling helps the pudding set, and it allows the graham crackers to get a soft texture.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 380 kcal

Total Carbohydrates: 58 g

Net Carbs: 55 g

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 5 g

Total Fat: 15 g

Sodium: 350 mg

Potassium: 150 mg

Calcium: 100 mg

Sugar: 38 g

Iron: 1.5 mg

Vitamin A: 100 mcg