Apple-Topped Caramel Mousse Pie with Oat Crust
Individual frozen mousse pies featuring a tender oat and brown sugar crust filled with creamy caramel mousse and topped with cinnamon-spiced sautéed apples. The combination of textures - from the crumbly crust to the silky mousse and soft apple topping - creates an elegant dessert perfect for entertaining. These make-ahead treats can be frozen until needed and finished with warm spiced apples just before serving, making them ideal for dinner parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ cups oats
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups oil
- 1 ½ cups Kineret Non-Dairy Whipped Toppingheavy cream1:1whip to stiff peaksadds dairy
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- 8 ounces parve cream cheese like Tofuttiregular cream cheese1:1may contain dairy
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- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon Gefen Vanilla
- ½ cup parve caramel
- 3 apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line muffin pans with paper liners for 18 cups, then grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan
- 2
Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and oil in a large bowl and mix to combine
- 3
Press crust mixture into prepared muffin cups and press remaining crust into the square pan for topping
- 4
Bake for 15 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden, then let cool
- 5
Crumble the cooled crust from the square pan and set aside
- 6
Beat non-dairy whipped topping in electric mixer bowl until stiff, then remove and set aside
- 7
Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and caramel in the same bowl
- 8
Fold whipped topping into cream cheese mixture to combine
- 9
Pour mousse on top of crust in muffin cups and top with crust crumbles, then freeze
- 10
Toss sliced apples with oil, sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl
- 11
Heat sauté pan over medium-low heat and cook apple mixture, stirring frequently, until apples are soft
- 12
Remove muffin pans from freezer and let defrost for 20 minutes before serving
- 13
Drizzle with caramel, warm apple topping if necessary, and top pies before serving
Tips
Refrigerate apple topping if making in advance to maintain freshness and food safety.
Press crust firmly into muffin cups to prevent cracking when removing from freezer.
Warm apple topping slightly before serving to enhance the flavor contrast with cold mousse.
Good to Know
Store assembled pies covered in freezer for up to 1 month. Apple topping keeps refrigerated for 3 days.
Make crusts and mousse up to 2 days ahead. Assemble and freeze. Prepare apple topping day of serving.
Serve immediately after adding warm apple topping to prevent mousse from melting.
Common Mistakes
Don't skip the 20-minute defrost time or pies will be too hard to eat
Press crust firmly to avoid breaking when removing from liners
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
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General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these in a regular pie pan instead?
Yes, use a 9-inch pie pan and adjust serving portions. The freezing time may need to be longer for a larger pie.
What if I don't have parve ingredients?
Regular cream cheese and heavy cream work fine if dairy is not a concern. The taste will be richer and creamier.
How long do these keep frozen?
Properly wrapped, these pies maintain quality for up to one month in the freezer before the texture begins to deteriorate.