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Home » Easy Apple Parfait with Granola

Easy Apple Parfait with Granola

08/28/2021 by nataliyadudley 4 Comments

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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!

apple pie parfait in glass cup

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!
apple filling with cream cheese in a parfait cup

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
ingredient shot for fall dessert

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.

Caramel dripping down a parfait cup

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.

caramel pouring over dessert

Other apple recipes you may like

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

ENJOY!

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Easy Apple Parfait with Granola

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

  • Author: Nataliya Dudley
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 parfaits 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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Apple Pie Filling

  • ½ tablespoon unsalted butter 
  • 2–3 tablespoons brown sugar *
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 2 large apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunks
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ –½ cup water
  • 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch mixed in 1 tablespoon water

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream

Topping

  • Handful of Granola of your choice for topping and filling
  • Caramel for drizzling (store bought or homemade)

Instructions

Apple Pie Filling 

  1. Melt butter. Add brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Stir for a few seconds.
  2. Add chopped apples and stir. Add ¼ cup of water and vanilla extract.  Cook for a few minutes until apples look caramelized. 
  3. Mix cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water. Add the cornstarch mixture and cook until sauce thickens. Add more water if sauce is too thick or not enough sauce. Add up to ¼ cup of water.  Set aside to cool. 

Cream Cheese Filling

  1. To a mixer bowl, add heavy whipping cream. Whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Add whipped heavy cream and stir until combined.

Assemble

  1. Place a layer of apple pie filling to the bottom of a ramekin. Sprinkle a little bit of granola. Spread a layer of cream cheese. Add another layer of apple filling. Sprinkle granola. Drizzle with caramel. 

Notes

  • * Add 3 tablespoon of brown sugar if using granny smith apples. If using a sweeter apple add less sugar. You can also adjust sugar to your liking. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

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Comments

  1. Luba

    November 16, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Thank you, my family love these 🙂

    Reply
    • nataliyadudley

      November 19, 2020 at 1:03 am

      I’m glad you and your family enjoyed them!

      Reply

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