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Caramel Apple Icebox Cake

Caramel Apple Icebox Cake is a no-bake dessert that layers spiced apple filling, velvety caramel cream, and crisp graham crackers into a dreamy treat.
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Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Hand or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • - Peeler and knife (if using fresh apples)

Ingredients
  

  • #### For the filling:
  • - 6 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and diced
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • #### For the cream layer:
  • - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 1/2 cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling
  • #### For assembly:
  • - 2 sleeves graham crackers about 24 sheets

Instructions
 

  • #### 1. Prepare the apple filling:
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened but still hold their shape. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • #### 2. Make the caramel cream:
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the caramel sauce until fully incorporated.
  • #### 3. Assemble the cake:
  • - Spread a thin layer of caramel cream on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • - Arrange a single layer of graham crackers over the cream, breaking them as needed to fit.
  • - Spread 1/3 of the caramel cream over the graham crackers.
  • - Add 1/3 of the apple filling evenly over the cream layer.
  • - Repeat the layers (graham crackers, caramel cream, apple filling) two more times, finishing with a layer of caramel cream.
  • #### 4. Chill:
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the graham crackers to soften.
  • #### 5. Serve:
  • Before serving, drizzle with additional caramel sauce. Cut into squares and serve chilled.