Easy Apple Parfait with Granola

This apple parfait is the perfect fall treat. Enjoy these as a dessert, as a snack or as a breakfast treat. These parfaits are filled with lots of amazing flavor textures. From caramelized apples, to creamy cream cheese filling, to crunchy granola. Drizzle with caramel and enjoy!

Now that fall is just around the corner, it’s time to start making those delicious fall treats! These apple pie parfaits are the way to go. They are the perfect transition into fall baking. They’re light, crispy, subtly spiced and topped with loads of caramel. If you love apples, cream cheese, caramel and granola these tasty parfaits are made just for you!

Why you’ll love this apple parfait:

• No baking needed which means they are so quick to make.
• Filled with crunchy yet soft caramelized cinnamon apples.
• The fluffiest cream cheese filling.
• Everyone gets their own parfait cup.
• Drizzled with lots of caramel… because why not!

Ingredients needed for parfaits

For the apple pie filling

• Apples: The star of the recipe! I prefer using granny smith apples. They balance out the sweetness of the caramel.
• Cinnamon: Gives the apples a delicious flavor.
• Brown sugar: To add some sweetness to the apples.
• Butter:
• Vanilla extract
• Water: Helps create the pie sauce.
• Cornstarch: Ensures that the apple pie filling thickens.

For the cream cheese filling

• Cream cheese: Any kind of cream cheese works here.
• Powdered sugar: To add some sweetness
• Heavy whipping cream: To make the cream cheese filling light and fluffy.
• Vanilla extract

Making the apple parfait

1. Make the apple pie filling: Melt the butter in a skillet. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir for a few seconds. Then add the apples and water. Stir and cook until apples are slightly soft. Then add cornstarch/water mixture and cook until thickened. Add more water if sauce is too thick, or if there is not enough sauce. Set aside and cool completely.
2. Make the cream cheese filling: Beat heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks. Set aside. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Then add the whipped heavy cream and stir until combined.

A note on the apple pie filling:

Add more water if needed! You’ll first add water to the apples and cook until caramelized. Then after adding the cornstarch mixture you will add more water. This creates that delicious thick apple sauce. If the sauce is too thick or not enough sauce, feel free to add more water. Add ¼ cup -⅓ cup more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

Assembling the parfaits

Add a layer of apple pie filling into a ramekin. Sprinkle a little bit granola over the apples. Add layer of cream cheese filling. Add another layer of apples. Then sprinkle with more granola. Drizzle with caramel.

Substitutions

• Feel free to substitute yogurt for the cream cheese. You can use any vanilla yogurt of your choice. Add a bit of sugar or maple syrup to the yogurt if using unsweetened.
• I prefer using granny smith apples. However any apples can be used. I’ve used honey crisp as well and it turned out delicious. I did use a bit less sugar since they are a bit sweeter than granny smith.
• Use fruits that are in the season! Strawberries, raspberries, peaches… you name it! Be sure to omit the cinnamon, if the spice doesn’t work for the fruit.

Store the apple parfaits in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Other apple recipes you may like

• Apple Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
• Easy Apple Crisp
• Apple Hand Pies

ENJOY!

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