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Caramel Apple Dessert Cups

These sweet and crunchy caramel apple cups are a delightful treat that tastes just like the restaurant favorite.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 17, 2026
Caramel Apple Dessert Cups
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
5 minutes
Total
20 minutes
Serves
6

If you have ever tried the famous version from Zupas, you know exactly why these dessert cups are so special. They combine fresh, crisp apples with a luscious caramel sauce and a wonderful crunch from toasted coconut and nuts. It is the perfect little sweet treat for when you want something impressive but easy to put together.

My best tip for this recipe is to make sure your apples are cut into uniform pieces so you get a bit of fruit in every single bite. If you like an extra bit of texture, lightly toast your coconut in a dry pan for a minute until it turns golden brown.

Ingredients

  • 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and dice your apples into small, bite sized pieces and toss them in a bowl with the ground cinnamon.

  2. 2

    Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave using short intervals, stirring until smooth.

  3. 3

    Line up your dessert cups and place a generous spoonful of the cinnamon apples into the bottom of each one.

  4. 4

    Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the apples.

  5. 5

    Pour the melted white chocolate over the caramel layer.

  6. 6

    Top each cup with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and chopped pecans before serving.

💡 Tips

These cups are best enjoyed fresh, but you can keep them in the fridge for a few hours if needed. If you want to prepare them ahead of time, hold off on adding the toppings until right before you serve them to keep everything nice and crunchy.

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