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Apple Pie Dream Dessert

Apple Pie Dream Dessert is full of sweet and gooey apple filling, covered with a crunchy lime crumble, and it is all packed into a delicious pecan and graham cracker crumb pie crust.

Prep Time
50 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 812 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Crumble topping:
  • 3 ounces box lime flavored Jell-o or pistachio Jell-o
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and divided
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Crust:
  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped in a food processor - or use more crackers if you are allergic to nuts
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Filling:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 oz container frozen whipped topping thawed
  • 1/2 cup Caramel sauce
  • 1 can apple pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Crumble:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a medium bowl using a fork stir Jell-o with flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter. Make a fine and crumble.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and sprinkle on it the crumbles.
  4. Bake for 7-8 minutes and do NOT stir.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge.
  6. When ready to use, take a fork and stir them first. The recipe makes 3 cups of crumbles.
Make the crust:
  1. In a large bowl mix all the crust ingredients and stir until combined.
  2. Transfer the crust mixture to a 9 x 9 square baking dish and press it firmly into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Chill in the fridge for 15 mins. In the meantime make the filling.
Make the filling:
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer or using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
  2. Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and beat on low-medium speed until smooth. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  3. Next, add the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  4. After that, spread the cream cheese mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the whipped topping with the caramel. Stir well until fully combined.
  6. Spread the caramel whipped topping mixture over the cream cheese layer evenly and gently using the back of a spoon to make it even.
  7. Spread the apple pie filling evenly on top.
  8. Finally, sprinkle the lime crumbs.
  9. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 812kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 92g (31%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 225mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 69g (138%) Vitamin A 1285IU (26%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 812

% Daily Value*

Calories 812kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 92g 31%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 225mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 69g 138%
Vitamin A 1285IU 26%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.