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This easy-to-make Caramel Apple Icebox Cake layers graham crackers with creamy, cinnamon-spiced filling, apple pie mixture, and sweet caramel. It brings fall flavors with minimal prep, making it a stunning dessert for gatherings. Just allow enough chill time for layers to set.
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This elegant No-Bake Caramel Apple Icebox Cake bridges the seasons perfectly. Featuring layers of graham crackers, spiced cream cheese filling, and sweet apple pie filling drizzled with caramel sauce, it delivers classic fall flavors in a refreshingly cool dessert format.

When late summer brings cravings for fall flavors but the kitchen is still too warm for baking, this layered dessert strikes the perfect balance of cozy spices and cooling cream.

Key Ingredients

  • Cream Cheese: Softened to room temperature
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Well chilled
  • Graham Crackers: Regular full sheets
  • Apple Pie Filling: Canned or homemade
  • Caramel Sauce: Quality store-bought or from scratch
  • Ground Cinnamon: For classic flavor
  • Fresh Lemon Juice: Adds brightness
  • Pure Vanilla: For rich aroma
  • Salt: Enhances flavors

Assembly Instructions

1. Prepare Filling Base:
Beat softened cream cheese with sugars, spices, vanilla, lemon, and salt until perfectly smooth. Separately whip cold cream to soft peaks.
2. Mix Filling:
Carefully fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in two batches for optimal texture and volume.
3. Prep Apples:
Use kitchen shears to cut apple filling into small, uniform pieces while still in the can.
4. Build Layers:
Arrange graham crackers in pan base. Add caramel drizzle, cream filling, then apple mixture. Continue layering, finishing with crackers and filling.
5. Finishing:
Once chilled, top with caramel-flavored whipped cream. Add light cinnamon dusting if desired.
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Success comes from patience. Like any great icebox cake, the flavors and textures improve as layers meld together over time.

Storage Guidelines

Keep refrigerated and covered for up to 3 days. Add whipped cream topping just before serving. The dessert reaches peak texture and flavor after 24 hours as layers soften and meld.

Serving Suggestions

Serve well-chilled for ideal texture. Garnish with apple chips, extra caramel, or toasted pecans for special occasions. For summer serving, briefly freeze. Pairs beautifully with coffee or warm spiced cider.

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Recipe Variations

Adapt the recipe seasonally using different fruit fillings like summer peaches or spring berries. Add chopped nuts between layers, try alternative cookie bases, or incorporate holiday spices into the filling. The versatile no-bake format allows for endless creative interpretations.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can this dessert be prepped in advance?
Absolutely! Make it up to a day beforehand and top with whipped cream when serving.
→ What kind of caramel sauce is best?
Both thick store-bought and homemade caramel sauces work great.
→ Why should I chop the apple filling?
Smaller bits make slicing and serving the cake a breeze.
→ Can I store this cake in the freezer?
Freezing isn’t recommended since it might turn watery when thawed.
→ How long will leftovers stay fresh?
Keep it sealed in the fridge and enjoy it within three days.

Caramel Apple No-Bake Cake

A no-bake treat layered with apple pie filling, graham crackers, cinnamon cream cheese, and caramel drizzle.

Prep Time
60 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
60 Minutes
By: Ferdaous

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 16 Servings (One 8-inch square cake)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

→ Cream Cheese Filling

01 16 ounces (2 packs) of softened cream cheese
02 1¾ cups chilled heavy whipping cream
03 Juice from half a lemon (2 teaspoons)
04 ⅔ cup white sugar
05 ⅓ cup tightly packed light brown sugar
06 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
07 1½ teaspoons vanilla flavoring
08 ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt

→ Assembly

09 One 21-ounce can of apple pie filling
10 15–16 full graham crackers (about 8–8½ ounces)
11 ¾ cup caramel topping

→ Caramel Whipped Cream

12 ¾ cup heavy cream, kept cold
13 ¼ cup caramel drizzle or sauce
14 Optional: Ground cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

Step 01

Whisk the cold heavy cream until it forms soft peaks. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese together with both types of sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt until it becomes light. Add the whipped cream in two batches and gently fold it in.

Step 02

Use scissors to chop up the apple pie filling into small pieces, about half an inch wide or less.

Step 03

In an 8-inch square pan, layer graham crackers, a layer of caramel, followed by the creamy filling and apple chunks. Keep layering this way, making sure to end with graham crackers and a final layer of the creamy filling.

Step 04

Cover the dish and put it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or leave it overnight, so the crackers soften up.

Step 05

Whip the chilled cream until it starts to thicken, then add the caramel sauce and whip it further until stiff peaks form.

Step 06

Spread the caramel whipped cream on top, make decorative patterns if you like, and sprinkle cinnamon to finish.

Notes

  1. You can make this dessert up to a day in advance
  2. Keep it cold in the fridge until you’re ready to serve

Tools You'll Need

  • 8-inch square dish or pan
  • Electric mixer (hand or stand)
  • Scissors for the apple mixture
  • Small offset spatula for spreading layers

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy ingredients
  • Contains gluten due to graham crackers

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~