📋 Caramel Apple Betty Dessert Shooters Recipe
Apple Betty meets Caramel Apple in this delicious fall dessert shooter! Enjoy all the cozy flavors of fall in mini form with these Caramel Apple Betty Dessert Shooters! Made with layers of tender cinnamon apples, creamy brown butter cheesecake-yogurt filling, and fluffy maple whipped cream, these no-bake dessert shooters are finished with a drizzle of caramel and a sprinkle of toffee bits. They’re an elegant, bite-sized twist on classic Apple Betty — perfect for Thanksgiving, fall parties, or whenever you’re craving a comforting caramel apple dessert in a fun, individual serving!
Servings 12 dessert shots
Calories 176kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup brown butter (unsalted butter, browned -see VIDEO in notes) reserve 2 tablespoon for apples
- 2 green apples cored and peeled and chopped into about small pieces (about ¼ inch)
- ¼ cup light cream cheese room temperature
- 5 tablespoon brown sugar (2 tablespoon reserved for apples)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- ¼ cup 2 % yogurt
- 2 lady fingers cut into very small pieces ( not quite crumbs)
Maple Whipped Cream:
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 cup whipping cream
Garnish:
- ½ tablespoon toffee bits
- caramel sundae sauce, drizzled
Instructions
- Brown butter in small saucepan over medium heat (SEE VIDEO in Notes). Set aside 2 tablespoon for apples.
- Saute apples with 2 Tblsp butter over medium- low heat in frying pan on stove top until they are soft (can easily put fork through) but still hold their shape (about 5-7 minutes).Â
- Add orange zest. Then toss in bowl with cinnamon 2 Tblsp of brown sugar.
- Beat yogurt and cream cheese together with 3 Tblsp of brown sugar, then add remaining brown butter
- Beat whipping cream in separate bowl, then add sugar to your liking (I used about 3 tsp) and maple flavouring when it reaches soft peaks. Beat to stiff peaks. Set aside
- Layer in shot glass beginning with crushed lady fingers, then yogurt mixture, then apples.Â
Garnish:
- Top with whipped cream. You can spoon it on our use a 1 M icing tip and pastry bag and pipe on (see VIDEO in Notes)Â
- Drizzle caramel sundae sauce over the whipped cream in a a circular fashion. You want it to look whimsical.
- Sprinkle toffee bits onto each dessert shooters, dividing evenly between them all.
Notes
Videos:
VIDEO: How to make brown butter
VIDEO: Â How to pipe whipped cream with 1 M tip)
Expert Recipe Tips:
- Brown the butter properly: Keep a close eye on your butter while it’s browning — it can go from golden and nutty to burnt very quickly. Stir often and remove from heat as soon as you see brown flecks forming on the bottom of the pan.
- Use tart apples for balance: Granny Smith apples add just the right amount of tartness to offset the sweet caramel and whipped cream layers. If you use a sweeter apple, reduce the added sugar slightly.
- Cool the apples before layering: Allow the sautéed apples to cool before assembling the shooters so they don’t melt the cream cheese or whipped cream layers.
- Don’t overwhip the cream: Beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks just form — overwhipping can cause it to become grainy or start to separate.
- Pipe for a polished look: For a professional finish, use a large open star or 1M piping tip to pipe the whipped cream on top. It creates a pretty swirl and helps hold the caramel drizzle.
- Use thick caramel sauce: Store-bought sundae caramel sauce works best because it’s thick and won’t sink into the whipped cream. If yours is too thin, chill it briefly before drizzling.
- Layer evenly for presentation: Use a small spoon or piping bag for each layer to keep the sides of the shot glasses clean and achieve those neat, visible layers.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the assembled shooters for at least 30 minutes before serving to help the flavors meld and the layers set slightly.
- Make-ahead efficiency: Prepare each component in advance and store them separately. Then assemble just before serving for the freshest taste and texture.
- Add crunch before serving: Sprinkle the toffee bits on just before serving so they stay crisp and don’t soften from the whipped cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shot | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 79mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.1mg
