Description
Creamy layers of oatmeal, apples, and a hint of cinnamon come together in this delightful no-bake dessert that resembles a classic apple pie but is much easier to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced apples (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and applesauce. Stir until the oats are fully coated. Set aside to let the oats absorb the applesauce for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the diced apples and whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- In a 9×9 inch dish, spread half of the oat mixture evenly on the bottom.
- Layer half of the cream cheese and apple mixture over the oats, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining oat mixture and cream cheese mixture.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans on top for added crunch.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results, to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, consider adding chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture.
- You can also substitute the apples with other fruits like peaches or pears for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg