Caramel Apple Mini "Cheesecakes"
Description
With prepared puff pastry shells and instant vanilla pudding it's easy to prepare these delicious caramel apple desserts.
Ingredients
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen puff pastry shells
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4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
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1 cup milk, divided
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1 (3 2/5 ounce) package JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
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1 Granny Smith or Red Delicious apple, chopped
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3 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping
Directions
1
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
Bake pastry shells as directed on package; cool.
3
Meanwhile, beat Neufchatel and 1/4 cup milk with mixer until blended. Add dry pudding mix and remaining milk; beat 2 min. Refrigerate until ready to use.
4
Remove top and doughy center from each pastry shell; discard removed pastry. Fill shells with pudding mixture; top with apples and caramel topping. Serve with pastry tops.