No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush

No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush is an easy fall dessert with layers of cinnamon graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, butterscotch apple pie filling, and a fluffy Cool Whip topping. Finished with caramel sauce and butterscotch chips, it has all the flavors of a caramel apple in a cool and creamy dessert. Best of all, no oven required.

This recipe is a great make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving, potlucks, and fall gatherings and it is one of my favorite apple recipes. It’s made in a 9×13-inch baking dish, so there’s plenty to share.

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Lush

• No baking required. Perfect for when you don’t want to turn the oven on.
• Easy shortcut ingredients. Canned apple pie filling, instant butterscotch pudding, and Cool Whip make it incredibly simple.
• Perfect fall flavors. Apple, caramel, cinnamon, and butterscotch are such a good combination.
• Great for a crowd. It’s made in a 9×13-inch pan and can serve 12 people easily.
• Make-ahead friendly. It needs at least 2 hours to chill, making it ideal for entertaining.

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1. Graham Cracker Layer– I use cinnamon graham crackers, but you can use plain graham crackers and add a little ground cinnamon.
   
2. Cream Cheese Layer– this layer is wonderfully creamy and rich and is a simple mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and Cool Whip.
   
3. Apple Pie/Butterscotch Pudding Layer– this layer is where the flavor really comes in. It only has 3 ingredients but really packs the flavor. You’ll whisk together a box of instant butterscotch pudding mix with 1 1/2 cups cold milk and then stir in a can of apple pie filling. The butterscotch pudding flavor is really similar to caramel and really complements the apples.
   
4. Cool Whip Topping– It wouldn’t be a layer dessert without a cool and creamy Cool Whip Topping. 🙂
   

   

   Finish it off with some butterscotch chips and a caramel drizzle for even more flavor.

   Recommended Equipment

   • 9×13-inch baking dish– I love to use a glass baking dish to show off the layers.
   • Hand-Held Electric Mixer– I get a lot of use out of my trusty KitchenAid Hand-Held Mixer.

   No-Bake Caramel Apple Lush Recipe Tip

   Be sure the cream cheese is softened or you’ll have a difficult time getting it smooth.

   

   Want To Add Some Crunch?

   Sprinkle toasted chopped pecans or walnuts on top.

   Make Ahead and Storage

   Should be made at least 2 hours in advance and can be made a day in advance. Leftovers will keep for about 3 days in the refrigerator if covered well.

   

   More Apple Recipes

   • Caramel Apple Bread
   • Caramel Apple Pound Cake
   • Snickers Caramel Apple Salad
   • Crock Pot Butterscotch Apple Crisp
   • Easy Apple Dumplings
   • Oatmeal Crumb Apple Bars
   • Butterscotch Apple Bars with Caramel Sauce

   Originally published September 14, 2023.