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Caramel Apple Cider Waffle Puffs

Delicious waffle puffs are filled with a caramel mousse and topped with sautéed apples and apple cider syrup.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 puffs
Calories: 1175kcal

Ingredients

CARAMEL MOUSSE

  • 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 stick butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce like ice cream topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

SAUTEED APPLES

  • 2 large apples peeled, cored and sliced thin
  • 5 Tbs butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

APPLE CIDER SYRUP

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbs cornstarch
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp all-spice
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup butter

WAFFLE PUFFS

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup butter melted
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup plus 2 Tbs flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 6 egg whites beaten to stiff peaks
  • Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions

  • To make you caramel mousse, in large bowl beat your cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Mix in your powdered sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until combined then add in caramel sauce and blend.
  • In another bowl, beat your heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form then fold into your cream cheese mixture and place in refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile to saute your apples in large pan melt your butter on medium heat and add your apples, cover and simmer for about 8-10 minute or until apples are tender stirring around every once and awhile, stir in your cinnamon and set aside.
  • To make your waffle puffs in large medium bowl whisk together the egg yolks, milk, vanilla, butter and sugar until combined, set aside.
  • In separate bowl combine your flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt then whisk in your egg yolk mixture until it is smooth and combined.
  • Gently fold in your egg whites 1/3 at a time until blended.
  • Lightly brush or spray your waffle puff pan with vegetable oil.
  • Separate you waffle puff pans and place and preheat each side on medium heat on stove.
  • Pour about 3/4 cups of your waffle mixture into the center of one of your pans and top with other half and flip pan over and cook for about 2 minutes, flip over again and cook for another 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Open pan and flip waffle onto plate, repeat with remaining batter.
  • Meanwhile to make your apple cider syrup, in medium sauce whisk together your brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, all-spice and salt. Stir in your apple cider and lemon juice and heat on medium-high heat until it comes to a gentle boil, continuously stirring.
  • Allow to boil until thickened to your desired consistency, remove from stove and stir in your butter and let cool slightly.

TO ASSEMBLE

  • To each waffle puff add desired amount of caramel mousse down the center, fold sides of puff over the mousse.
  • Layer apple slices on top of waffle and drizzle with apple cider syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 1175kcal | Carbohydrates: 160g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 34g | Cholesterol: 313mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 115g | Vitamin A: 2045IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2.3mg