BUTTERSCOTCH APPLE DESSERT You’ll Crave All Fall
A creamy, crunchy, and buttery no-bake dessert layered with spiced apples, sweet butterscotch, and a whipped cheesecake filling—perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 dessert cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers or Biscoff cookies
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup butterscotch pudding or sauce
- Caramel sauce, for drizzle
- Extra cookie crumbles, for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into bottom of small dessert cups.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Layer on top of crust.
- In a skillet, cook apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until tender. Let cool slightly. Add over cheesecake layer.
- Spoon butterscotch sauce over the apples.
- Top with a swirl of whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel, and cookie crumbles. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Best served chilled for maximum creaminess
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt for a salted caramel vibe
- Use dairy-free whipped cream and plant-based butter for a vegan version
- Make ahead and chill overnight for deeper flavor
- Use mason jars or mini trifle bowls for extra cuteness
- Swap in pears or mixed berries for a fruity twist
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dessert cup
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg